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Louis Vuitton Monogram Silver-Toned Car Paperweight
Louis Vuitton Monogram Silver-Toned Car Paperweight

Louis Vuitton Monogram Silver-Toned Car Paperweight

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The silver-toned sport car paperweight is a modern and luxurious tool that holds stacks of paper in their place. Complete with leather bottom and wheels centers , this car is a timel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Giant Golfball, 1980s
Giant Golfball, 1980s

Giant Golfball, 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giant vintage golfball in cream plaster/plastic. 8.5" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Very heavy a...

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1980s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Paint, Plastic

Vintage Blue Studio Glass Bubble Form Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Blue Studio Glass Bubble Form Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Blue Studio Glass Bubble Form Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage studio glass bubble form paperweight - unsigned - United States (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surfa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight

Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight

By Venini, Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks with black spots Italian art glass turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is made in the manner of the Gambaro & Poggi company, an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina
1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina

1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Deux Aigles" (two eagles) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition.  height: 8 cm base: 10 cm x 8 cm Félix Marcilh...

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1910s European Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange 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 cr...

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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Brass Shark Paperweight
Brass Shark Paperweight

Brass Shark Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Brass shark paperweight, circa 1970's. The piece is. in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7"W x 3.5"D x 2"H. #4139

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with orange to green "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass flowers paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. There are...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray

Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray

By Andromeda Murano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray. Italian Murano Sommerso Cenedese orb blue art glass ashtray. Heavyweight glass ashtray in a gorgeous minimal design. A very beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's
Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's

Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique Small Aluminum Foot Paperweight Advertising: " 'Hood' double arrow logo" "in vintage as found condition"

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory

By Bruce Fox

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980
Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980

Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980

By Studio Ahus

Located in Bochum, NRW

Rare find, stunning Glass FIG by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus from 1980. Light pink and clear glass made in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. This piece is in ex...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Stylized Sommerso Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
Stylized Sommerso Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

Stylized Sommerso Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized frog sculpture / paperweight in green and clear glass sommerso by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and h...

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Late 20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Huge red and yellow hand blown pulled Murano glass sculpture of two parrots perched on glass branches. Italy, 1960s. The sculpture is well executed with the Sommerso and Murrine gla...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry

By Bill Curry, Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...

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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized cat sculpture / paperweight in emerald green by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity; ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.45-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of th...

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

1990s Alfredo Barbini Modern Black Murano Glass Paperweight depicting an Hand
1990s Alfredo Barbini Modern Black Murano Glass Paperweight depicting an Hand

1990s Alfredo Barbini Modern Black Murano Glass Paperweight depicting an Hand

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This paperweight reflects the elegance and modern artistry of 1990s Murano glass while also carrying the signature style of one of the most renowned Venetian glassmakers of the 20th ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Paperweight
Art Deco Wrought Iron Paperweight

Art Deco Wrought Iron Paperweight

By Henri Fournier

Located in NANTES, FR

Paperweight, decorative wrought iron office object circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". Stamped "le fer forgé". This is probably a unique pie...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamped "Figurine Mains Jointes" made in frosted glass with a sepia patina in 1920. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Extremely rare model. Height: 9.5 ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Hafod Grange 1997 Dandelion Paperweight – Nature Encased in Crystal Sphere
Hafod Grange 1997 Dandelion Paperweight – Nature Encased in Crystal Sphere

Hafod Grange 1997 Dandelion Paperweight – Nature Encased in Crystal Sphere

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite 1997 Hafod Grange paperweight beautifully encases a delicate dandelion seed head within a perfectly clear crystal sphere, creating a stunning display of nature's fragi...

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1990s English Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture

Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy
Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy, Blue Agate Geode Bookends, Natural Crystal Druzy Pair, An impressive pair of natural blue agate geode bookends...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Agate, Crystal, Quartz

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookstand for Desk or Display
Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookstand for Desk or Display

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookstand for Desk or Display

Located in Porto, PT

The Lotus Book Stand is more than a functional accessory—it is a sculptural art object inspired by the symbolism of the lotus flower, a universal emblem of purity, wisdom, and renewa...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook
Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook

Located in New York, NY

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook, Model #4223. Werkstatte, Austria. 1950s. Stamped "Made in Austria" to each. Scuffs and scratches to finish. Price is for 1 - Both wal...

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1990s Australian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th Century Polished Ammonite Paperweight
19th Century Polished Ammonite Paperweight

19th Century Polished Ammonite Paperweight

Located in Knivsta, SE

19th Century Polished Ammonite Paperweight A beautiful and naturally sculptural 19th-century paperweight formed from a finely polished ammonite fossil. The elegant spiral—shaped ove...

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19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Gucci Geometric G Desk Mat
Gucci Geometric G Desk Mat

Gucci Geometric G Desk Mat

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gucci Geometric G red white and blue canvas desk mat / Made in Italy Original mark stamped underside, comes in original box Length: 23 inches / Width: 14 inches 1 available in stock ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s
Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco nude female brass Paperweight around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century. The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design. The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights. The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images. This paperweight weighs about 500 gram. Caithness glass The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s. In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...

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20th Century Scottish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852

Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852

By New England Glass Company

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852. The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...

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Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest
Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal stylised bird pipe rest Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony circa 1930s Stamped on base Measures: Height 2.5 inc...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Glass Eye Studio Controlled Bubbles Paperweight, Seattle Art Glass
Glass Eye Studio Controlled Bubbles Paperweight, Seattle Art Glass

Glass Eye Studio Controlled Bubbles Paperweight, Seattle Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage sculptural paperweight features swirling structure of controlled bubbles, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The piece has elongated egg shape with soft, rounded edges, that directs the eye towards the central design element. Colorful fused glass in pastel blue, pink, and off-white colors forms abstract patterns, raising from the base of the paperweight and encompassing its curves, accentuate the shape of the piece, and slightly iridescent finish on the surface add color and visual interest to the piece. The piece is signed and dated in etching (GES 92) on the side near the base. Founded in 1978 in Seattle’s famed Pike Place Market, but moved to the historic Ballard neighborhood later on, Glass Eye Studio...

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1990s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company. This...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant. Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze. Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case. This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury
Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of resin/lucite sculptures designed by Pierre Giraudon, model "Neon", France Mid-Century Modern / 1970s. With glow in the dark effect. Decorative and in good condition. Sma...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base
19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base

Located in Knivsta, SE

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base A beautiful and highly evocative 19th-century paperweight, featuring a finely polished ammonite fossil mounted on a solid ...

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19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop
19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop. This sculptural doorstop, crafted from dense Belgian blue stone in the 19th century, embodies the understated strength and natural beauty of...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight
Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight

Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exude an air of ancient mystery and modern sophistication with this striking vintage cast metal cat head bust. Influenced by the elegant aesthetics of Egyptian Revival and Art Deco d...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter
Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter

Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a Victorian brass skirt lifter probably about 1880s made of brass with a great patina. A wonderful and unusual find for any brass collection.

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1880s English Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight

Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark brown pigments, black and gold flecks Italian art glass pear figure / sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovie...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

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.