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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

Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk

Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, figural silver paper clip. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an old-fashioned clothes pin. Marked to the base 'Tiffany & Co' and 'Sterling' to the other...

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver

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

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Malachite Jewelry Dish Desk Vessel
Malachite Jewelry Dish Desk Vessel

Malachite Jewelry Dish Desk Vessel

Located in New York, NY

A green malachite jewelry dish or desk vessel, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry/trinket dish, a standalone decorative object, or paperweight/desk accessory for small items, etc. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75" Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: European white alabaster column pillar, ID#: LU1314218503602 (SOLD.) Blue art glass knot, ID#: LU1314218486102 (SOLD.) Green Murano art glass paperweight, ID#: LU1314218504872 (SOLD) Malachite dish (larger of the two), ID#: LU1314218497672 (SOLD.) Black and brass desk pen set...

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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Set of Three Decorative Cut Crystal Obelisks
Set of Three Decorative Cut Crystal Obelisks

Set of Three Decorative Cut Crystal Obelisks

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A striking trio of solid cut crystal obelisks in graduated sizes, dating to the 1960s. These sculptural forms are precision-cut with gleaming facets that reflect and refract light be...

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1960s Unknown Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine
Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage Mid-Century Modern leather desktop book paperweight with a butterfly from Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative obj...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

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1920s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Spelter

Murano Glass Teardrop Paperweight Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
Murano Glass Teardrop Paperweight Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso

Murano Glass Teardrop Paperweight Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking sculptural glass paperweight attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso, featuring an elongated teardrop silhouette and a vivid interplay of submerged colors. Its rounded body r...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012
Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012

Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012

Located in Chatham, ON

Contemporary studio glass 'teardrop' paperweight sculpture - hand made/mouth blown with striking green, white and yellow swirl center - indistinctly signed and dated on the base (unk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Crystal Faceted Table Lighter
Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Crystal Faceted Table Lighter

Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Crystal Faceted Table Lighter

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an elegant table lighter designed with a shape that evoques the Mid-Century Modern Italian style. A similar pattern of this design can be possible to find in the production ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Pyrite Skull from Peru
Pyrite Skull from Peru

Pyrite Skull from Peru

Located in New York, NY

Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Pyrite

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb
Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

By Cenedese, Elio Raffaeli, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and exquisite magnum murano art glass aquarium paperweight sculpture. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy, this gorgeous aquatic paperweight sculpture features...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass  Art deco, swan neck, bendy
Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass  Art deco, swan neck, bendy

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Chrome Desk Top Magnifying Glass Art deco, swan neck, bendy desk desktop magnifier in a chrome finish with weighted base The glass is 19” tall fully extended TAW172

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Engraved Anatomical Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight
Engraved Anatomical Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight

Engraved Anatomical Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Laser Engraved Anatomical Human Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight. Rectangular shape with a 3D human heart model. Great to use as a paperweight or decor for a heart doc...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unde...

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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s
Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s

Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and decorative paperweight in the shape of a question mark from the 1970s. Made of solid brass, in good condition with nice patina.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight
Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight

Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight

By Strathearn

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Strathearn hand blown millefiori flowers, white ribbons, hand made in Scotland art glass paperweight. It has 2 added murrines, one ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

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 Design Line, Bill Curry

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

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

$200Sale Price|50% Off

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Handsome Frog Prince Crystal Paperweight By Marcolin Art Crystal Sweden c1988-91
Handsome Frog Prince Crystal Paperweight By Marcolin Art Crystal Sweden c1988-91

Handsome Frog Prince Crystal Paperweight By Marcolin Art Crystal Sweden c1988-91

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Wearing a crown of silver inclusions, a handsome frog prince paperweight of clear crystal by Marcolin, Sweden Italian brothers Josef and Benito Marcolin founded Marcolin in Sweden af...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight
Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble, 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

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight
1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lovely natural onyx stone ashtray, paperweight or rings bowl, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Cut and polished stone showing the mineral’s distinctive banding striations in different shades of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's

By Barovier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookend for Desk or Display

Located in Porto, PT

The Lotus Bookend 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 renewal....

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight

Murano Glass Paperweight

$200Sale Price|50% Off

Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Origina...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano 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

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass
Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Silver Plate Victorian Repoussé Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Silver Plated magnifying glass with ornate handle of Repousse Silver. A Wonderful addition to any sophisticated desk, used to magnify or as a paperweight. A compleme...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy
Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made in Italy. Great for a Desk as Paperweight, Sculpture or Office Accessory. Collector'...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

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 green art glass with touches of blue and ...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green 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...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object

Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Emerald green art glass ball sphere, in the modern style, with a tropical grass or palm-like design, circa late-20th century. Piece is a ...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti
Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti

Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Italian porcelain "1964" paperweight with calendar by Piero Fornasetti. Lithographic and gilt decoration with charming zodiac figures alongside their corresponding months. Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999
Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture. An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog.. Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog. Made with the fusion sys...

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1990s American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass dove bird figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Pair of Antique Spheres on Iron Bases, Stone and Cement, Italy
Pair of Antique Spheres on Iron Bases, Stone and Cement, Italy

Pair of Antique Spheres on Iron Bases, Stone and Cement, Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of spheres mounted on iron bases. One is 19th century and is made of stone. The second sphere is made of cement and is from the mid 20th century. They are great accent pieces...

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20th Century Italian Other Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Cement, Iron

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Jade

Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze
Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze

Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Cor...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with so...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880 A small paperweight made of glass, accented with five, spaced bubbles in several layers glass Has a small circula...

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19th Century European Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

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...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism
Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism

Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The original 1970s cut crystal ball suncatcher paperweight exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. With its mesmerizing facets and sparkling clarity, it adds a touch of charm an...

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1950s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Handmade Uredale Glass Paperweight, Pebble Shape with Star Design, UK
Handmade Uredale Glass Paperweight, Pebble Shape with Star Design, UK

Handmade Uredale Glass Paperweight, Pebble Shape with Star Design, UK

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

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white speckled gather of colored glass encased in clear glass. Minimal, sculptural tail and...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian
Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian

Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian

By John Derian

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful domed art glass sunflower paperweight by John Derian, circa 1978. The paperweight is in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.5"D x 1.75"...

Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures ...

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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s
Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s

Lino SABATTINI designer paperweight in silver-plated metal, Italy, 1970s/1980s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Torino, IT

Paperweight, holder business cards, design Lino SABATTINI for Sabattini Silverware silver-plated metal, engraved with the name by actor José Ferrer. Italy, 1970s/80s ORIGIN Italy P...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

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.