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Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory

Located in San Diego, CA

Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes
Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each finely detailed sphinx is mounted on a rectangular plinth.

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Early 19th Century German Antique Paperweights

Materials

Berlin Iron

Very Unusual Cut Crystal Cube Shaped Paperweight 19th Century
Very Unusual Cut Crystal Cube Shaped Paperweight 19th Century

Very Unusual Cut Crystal Cube Shaped Paperweight 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Cut and gilded 19th century crystal paperweight. Very unusual cube form. High quality crystal. Decorated on all sides.

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19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

2 penguin sculptures, 1950
2 penguin sculptures, 1950

2 penguin sculptures, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass
Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage colorful paperweight features white, pink, powder blue, and cobalt blue glass stripes fused in concentric manner. Harmonious color palette allows the use of bright colors to...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

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

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot
Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Clear Glass 'Archer' Mascot. This model features a crouching archer with bow and arrow. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue...

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1920s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

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

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...

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1880s Italian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

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

Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art
Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art

Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental vintage Bayer pill in cream plaster/ceramic. 7" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Black felted bottom. Great piece of art ...

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1970s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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

Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight
Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight

Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amberina Murano Art Glass Pumpkin Sculpture with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1960s A finely executed Murano Italian hand blown art glass figural pumpkin fru...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 & Design Line, Bill Curry

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

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

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight
Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A magnificent c.1950s Baccarat Five Row Concentric Close-Packed Millefiori Paperweight. The base features the acid etched post-war Baccarat mark. Large and showy with great bright co...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Figurine, Matte White
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Figurine, Matte White

Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Figurine, Matte White

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Rhinoceros beetle in white porcelain, from the awesome insect collection. The insects that made a successful debut decorated in intense colors are no...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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

Robert Held Iridescent Art Glass Starfish Paperweight, Canada, circa 1980s
Robert Held Iridescent Art Glass Starfish Paperweight, Canada, circa 1980s

Robert Held Iridescent Art Glass Starfish Paperweight, Canada, circa 1980s

By Robert Held

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking hand-blown art glass starfish paperweight by noted Canadian glass artist Robert Held, circa 1980s. #5585 The sculptural five-pointed form is executed in deep aubergine and purple glass with luminous iridescent tones of green, blue, gold and violet. Delicate concentric trailing lines follow the contours of each arm, creating a wonderful sense of movement and emphasizing the organic starfish form. The substantial hand-formed glass body features a raised central element and beautifully captures and reflects light from different angles. Signed “Held” by hand to the underside. Robert Held is an important figure in the Canadian studio glass movement. After establishing one of Canada's early college-level hot-glass programs, Held founded Skookum Art Glass in Calgary in 1978 and later established Robert Held Art Glass...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Paperweights

Materials

Art 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

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 "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

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 Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

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

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

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

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

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

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk or work station in need of a paperweight.. whimsical and classic design. The piece...

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20th Century Mid-Century 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Questions About Paperweights

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a paperweight is valuable, research the piece using trusted online resources. You can get started by locating the maker's mark, usually found on the bottom of paperweights. From there, you can check to see what pieces similar to yours have sold for in the past. Because the condition will also influence the selling price, it's a good idea to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer assess your paperweight as well. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paperweights.