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James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass

James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base. James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Millefiori Heart
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Millefiori Heart

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Millefiori Heart

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large, unusual Murano glass paperweight features colorful millefiori structure, radiating in circular manner into an abstract geometric pattern; the colored glass is encased in subst...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

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

6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight
6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight

6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight

Located in Boca Raton, FL

6” Large Controlled Bubble Clear Glass Paperweight, rare collectible.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s
Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s

Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Enzo Mari

Located in San Diego, CA

A masterclass in understated Italian Modernism, this vintage onyx and alabaster pencil stand from the 1960s transforms an everyday desk accessory into a sculptural design object. Exp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Daum France Cobalt Blue Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight Sculpture, 1970s
Daum France Cobalt Blue Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight Sculpture, 1970s

Daum France Cobalt Blue Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight Sculpture, 1970s

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning pate de verre frosted crystal flower paperweight or decorative sculpture is by Daum, France, and was hand-made circa 1970. The sculpture features a lovely cactus flower...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue

By Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. By Baccarat. From the Zodiac series. With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched ...

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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent Murano blown-glass sculpture depicting an elegant pair of swans. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by the mastery of Archimede Seguso. In ama...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960
Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal owl figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1960s. The sculpture features a lovely night owl with dimensional car...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Polished Grey Agate Geode Paperweight, 20th Century Decor
Vintage Polished Grey Agate Geode Paperweight, 20th Century Decor

Vintage Polished Grey Agate Geode Paperweight, 20th Century Decor

Located in New York, NY

A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...

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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Quartz, Agate

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin
Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Jalousie” (Jealousy), gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin. Chiselled gilt bronze paperweight depicting a figure secretly peering through a louvered shutter, a poetic reference t...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights
1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights

1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights

By Renato Toso

Located in Brescia, IT

"Sassi" by Renato Toso, 1970 Clear and black Murano glass Excellent condition, just slight sign (look at the picture).

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007
Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural paperweight. By the Cohn-Stone Studios. In the form of an oversized acorn. With a mottled brown glass base and an iridescent cap. Marked to the reverse. S...

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Early 2000s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Press paper in amethyst, France, 20th
Press paper in amethyst, France, 20th

Press paper in amethyst, France, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Amethyst paperweight, France, 20th century, a natural piece of raw and elegant beauty. Composed of a cluster of amethyst crystals in deep purple hues, this paperweight captivates wit...

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20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Amethyst

Vintage Hermes Anchor - Nautical - Boating Paperweight 1960´s
Vintage Hermes Anchor - Nautical - Boating Paperweight 1960´s

Vintage Hermes Anchor - Nautical - Boating Paperweight 1960´s

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Vintage Hermes Anchor - Nautical - Boating Paperweight 1960´s. This Hermes Anchor paperweight is a distinguished vintage desk accessory, crafted from chromed metal, from around the ...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Brass Heart Paperweight #5371-Large
Carl Auböck Brass Heart Paperweight #5371-Large

Carl Auböck Brass Heart Paperweight #5371-Large

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Carl Auböck Brass Heart Paperweight #5371-Large produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, molds ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s
Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s

Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s

By Hermès, Gucci

Located in Round Top, TX

Unique handmade twisted iron Gucci-style horse bit paperweight or sculpture. This piece is fully hinged and can be easily wall-displayed for a clean form pie...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light to medium green art glass with touches of...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s
Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small and stylish desk sculpture or paperweight. Despite its smaller size it is rather heavy. It was made in Scandinavia or Germany during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: W: 9 cm, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

Located in Haarlem, NL

Antique heavy cast brass satyr with grapes and grapevines in his hair. With this grape and leafage it easily could be Bacchus and his pointy ears make him also a pan kind of figure. This cup is not as big as the drinking cups you see with the same satyr, this cup is smaller and it has an insert in which a piece of wood with bristle fits. This satyr cup is a pen wipe, from back in the days when people used a fountain or a crown pen and ink and you needed your pen brushed...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Other

English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object
English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object

English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object

By Webb and Corbett

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and substantial English 'star' optic purple amethyst and clear crystal paperweight or decorative object, from acclaimed crystal house, Webb Corbett, circa mid to late-20th century, England. This multi-faceted paperweight has a purple/amethyst layer...

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Late 20th Century English Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Monumental Metal Paper Clip
Monumental Metal Paper Clip

Monumental Metal Paper Clip

By Think Big

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giant metal paperclip slightly under 1.5 ft tall. Quirky accent piece or wall art. Good weight to object. Slight wear to metal exterior. Good vintage condition. Two available. Priced...

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1980s Taiwanese Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina
1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina

1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamped "Pigeons" made in frosted glass with a grey patina in 1913. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Extremely rare model. Height: 9.8 cm. Félix Marci...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight
Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight

Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel
Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 2 decorative desk ornaments or paperweights. Abstract minimalist design that resembles two dumbbells. Both rather heavy and both can be disassembled. Unknown Scandinavian ma...

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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid 20th Century Murano Aquarium Art Glass Elio Raffaeli, signed Paperweight Egg
Mid 20th Century Murano Aquarium Art Glass Elio Raffaeli, signed Paperweight Egg

Mid 20th Century Murano Aquarium Art Glass Elio Raffaeli, signed Paperweight Egg

By Elio Raffaeli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Spectacular and rare large venetian murano aquarium sculpture paperweight in the form of an egg with two colorful fish and multicolor strands of cane that resemble aquatic plants, ke...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Edgar Brandt Paper Press
Edgar Brandt Paper Press

Edgar Brandt Paper Press

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco wrought iron paperweight "Die" by Edgar Brandt, circa 1920. In very good condition. Height: 8.2 cm Width: 5.8 cm Length: 9.6 cm Weight: 1.2 kg Edgar Brandt was born in Par...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s
Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s Original condition

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century A remarkable Swedish paperweight carved from richly patterned Kolmården marble, dating most likely to the first ha...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

Located in Kastrup, DK

A neoclassical Grand Tour sculpture in dark-patinated bronze depicting The Dying Gaul — an iconic motif after the famous ancient original from Pergamon. Mounted on an oval Siena marb...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

By Lorenzo Radi

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers. Handblown. Chalcedony originated among the Romans & Egyptians, was rediscovered i...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Desk Fidget Paperweight Hoover Ball Bearing Co. Ann Arbor Sculpture
1960s Desk Fidget Paperweight Hoover Ball Bearing Co. Ann Arbor Sculpture

1960s Desk Fidget Paperweight Hoover Ball Bearing Co. Ann Arbor Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting Vintage Spinning Paperweight from Hoover Ball Bearing Co. Ann Arbor Michigan. W 1.75 x H 2 in 350 gr / 12.5 oz.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Early 20thC Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1910
Early 20thC Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1910

Early 20thC Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

Quite a unique and substantial heavy hand blown fine quality art glass paperweight from the Northern Bohemian region of turn of the century (1910) Czechoslavokia; consisting of a sul...

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1910s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture
Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist paperweight in the shape of a foot, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

By François Linke

Located in North Hollywood, CA

French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli. Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" de...

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Slate & Sterling Silver Nautical Anchor Paperweights by C.J. Vander
Pair of Slate & Sterling Silver Nautical Anchor Paperweights by C.J. Vander

Pair of Slate & Sterling Silver Nautical Anchor Paperweights by C.J. Vander

By C.J. Vander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of English slate & silver paperweights or desk accessories. By C.J. Vander of London, England. Each with a rectangular slate plinth with an applied sterling silver ...

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1990s British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Slate, Sterling Silver

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 inch...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed
George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed

George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed

By Steuben Glass, George Thompson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large art glass paperweight features sculptural oval silhouette with central design of a wide white glass latticino ribbon wrapped around large controlled bubble, encased in ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
17th Century Iron Lock & Key

17th Century Iron Lock & Key

$880Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Iron Lock & Key

Located in Huntington, NY

17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Paperweights, circa 1970, France.
Pair of Bronze Paperweights, circa 1970, France.

Pair of Bronze Paperweights, circa 1970, France.

By Monique Gerber

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of paperweights in the shape of pebbles, circa 1970, France. Gilded bronze. Dimensions: pebble one: 9 x 8 x 3 cm, pebble two: 8 x 7 x 3 cm. All purchases are covered by our Buye...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight

By Arthur Court

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

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.