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Sculptural Cast-Brass Paperweight Shaped as an Amalfi Coast Lemon, 1970s
Sculptural Cast-Brass Paperweight Shaped as an Amalfi Coast Lemon, 1970s

Sculptural Cast-Brass Paperweight Shaped as an Amalfi Coast Lemon, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a paperweight that can truly be considered a miniature sculpture. Solid and very heavy—1.5 kg to be precise—this piece is crafted in cast brass and d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink 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

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes
Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes. The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples. The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...

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20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, showcases the exceptional artistry of Murano glassmakers. The piece is adorned wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Solid Russian Malachite Lion
Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

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

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

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

By Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice small 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 a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Brass Madonna's face, Italy, 1980s
Brass Madonna's face, Italy, 1980s

Brass Madonna's face, Italy, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Face of the Madonna in brass, Italy, 1980s. Small signs of the time.

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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's
Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's

Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's

By Jean Luce

Located in New York, NY

Chic solid glass Art Deco mirrored paperweight, having bevelled edges. This piece is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to display and use. Made in the 1930's att...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Mirror

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Ink Blotter "Deux Sirènes Entrelacées" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Original nickeled metal mount. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Lengt...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Belgische ECU Lucite Paperweight–Generale Bank Commemorative Desk Object
Vintage Belgische ECU Lucite Paperweight–Generale Bank Commemorative Desk Object

Vintage Belgische ECU Lucite Paperweight–Generale Bank Commemorative Desk Object

Located in Roma, IT

Unique vintage lucite paperweight featuring embedded commemorative Belgian ECU coin medallions and etched “Generale Bank” branding. This sculptural banking collectible commemorates t...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Silver

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

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight
Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage oversized diamond solitaire engagement ring paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 3.25"D x 2.25"H. A very cool and unique p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.
Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.

Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brussels, BE

Lino Sabattini stone-shaped paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, circa 1960, France. Silver-plated metal. Signed : Christofle France, Coll. Gallia. Dimensions: 12 cm W, 7...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche / Ashtray, Cast Iron, circa 1940s A refined vintage equestrian catchall dish, cast in heavy metal and modeled as a sculptural horse head in pr...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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

Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects
Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects

Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects

Located in Milano, IT

1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches 7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box
1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

By Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful vintage Hermes Silverplated Horse motif magnifying paperweight. The detail of the casting is quite extraordinary. The original box is included although the box is quite...

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1960s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy
Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style Murano of Italy, circa 1980s. This piece is heavy, is in good vintage condition with no chips or scratches, and measures ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Blue & White Ming Scale Weight Drum, c. 1600
Blue & White Ming Scale Weight Drum, c. 1600

Blue & White Ming Scale Weight Drum, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This small porcelain object is a scale weight from the late Ming-dynasty (1368-1644), a dense counterweight for a tabletop balances used by merchants to ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Vintage Arnaldo Pomodoro Insp Brass Pop Art Paperweight Italy
1970s Vintage Arnaldo Pomodoro Insp Brass Pop Art Paperweight Italy

1970s Vintage Arnaldo Pomodoro Insp Brass Pop Art Paperweight Italy

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Fabulous solid heavy Italian brass paperweight in the style of highly the collectible Italian sculptural artist, Arnaldo Pomodoro This thick, chncky modernist paperwork is uniquely...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C
Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C

Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an unusual hand-made Art-Glass paperweight from Uredale Glass, Masham, North Yorkshire, England which we date to the late 20th century. The paperweight is hand made in the...

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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof
Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof

Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice hand-crafted solid walnut block paperweight by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop with his classic joinery and is in like new conditi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Paperweights

Materials

Walnut

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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl 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

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight

Agate Onyx Paperweight

$225Sale Price|50% Off

Agate Onyx Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 5 inches, width 2.75 inches, height 1.25 inches This piece makes for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Located in KUTNO, PL

Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...

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1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...

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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight
Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight "hold those papers down with the weight of the world"

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

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

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique
Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique

Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique

By Alberto Churba

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Churba glass paperweight with vitrofusion technique Beautiful paperweight from the 70s made of Churba glass, using the vitrofusion technique, it has a striking design of veins encaps...

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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with orig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...

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1970s American Minimalist Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Orange Pear
Murano Orange Pear

Murano Orange Pear

$476Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Orange Pear

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Murano glass pear with orange interior. The condition is very good.

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

A Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
A Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

A Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

Located in Spencertown, NY

The white ground inlaid with specimen marbles and porphyry with ridges on 2 sides

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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, Au

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

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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine 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 ...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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

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.