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"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé
"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé

"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé

By Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter

Located in New York, NY

This French Art Nouveau pâte de verre paperweight (or "Presse Papiers") by Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé is an earlier, and smaller version of a series of "Langouste" paperweights f...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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

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

By Bill Curry, Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid chrome sculptural chrome 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 p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A very early and exceptionally rare signed original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Ouverte' (Butterfly with wings open) cachet, dating from 1919. (Ref: Marcilhac 192) Cach...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage 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

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Believe it is supposed to be a Terr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s
Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik, Merle James Edelman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern c. 1970's Merle Edelman half round Op Art face lucite sculpture with 3D eyes over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s
Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s

Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s

Located in Montréal, CA

Sculptural cast glass object in the form of an elongated human face, cast in solid clear glass and stamped “Galerie Archipelago.” The piece captures facial features in a softly disto...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze
Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze

Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular vintage letter rack designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design....

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage 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

Contemporary Large  Aquarium Murano Cenedese Style Egg-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Contemporary Large  Aquarium Murano Cenedese Style Egg-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Contemporary Large Aquarium Murano Cenedese Style Egg-Shaped Glass Paperweight

By Cenedese, Barbini

Located in London, England

An impressive large egg-shaped aquarium Chinese paperweight made in the Murano style. This beautiful and unique paperweight made in the "sommerso" technique style depicts an aquarium...

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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Art Glass Paperweight by Siddy Langley
Iridescent Art Glass Paperweight by Siddy Langley

Iridescent Art Glass Paperweight by Siddy Langley

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous iridescent art glass paperweight by Siddy Langley, circa 2003. The paperweight of compressed circular form over a purple iridescent base ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell
Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell

Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell

By Jay Strongwater

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment and rhinestones mounted on pink salmon polished abalone shell made in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette. Only crab i...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Aespi Italian Space Age Green Thermoplastic Oscillating Fan Model 5056 1970s
Aespi Italian Space Age Green Thermoplastic Oscillating Fan Model 5056 1970s

Aespi Italian Space Age Green Thermoplastic Oscillating Fan Model 5056 1970s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Italian Space Age thermoplastic oscillating fan by Aespi, model 5056, produced in the 1970s. This sculptural desk accessory exemplifies the bold material experimentation and futurist...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press

Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...

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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...

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1890s Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird by A. Silvestri
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird by A. Silvestri

Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird by A. Silvestri

By A. Silvestri and Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass bird. The body of bubbles Italian ar...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a pair in this good of condition is highly uncommon. Malachite Was believed to have healing factors in Europe during the Renaissance and later people saw malachite as a sign of wealth and power due to its rarity. Most pieces made with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture
Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture

Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

This authentic vintage 1970's Robert Indiana brass LOVE paperweight sculpture is a great desk accessory. These were originally sold in the 70's at MOMA in NYC in the gift shop and a...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 5 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century vintage handblown glass Murano paperweight. This paperweight has a unique design in that the interior of the glass looks like tortoiseshell with beautiful tones of dark brown, Amber and gold. This vintage paperweight...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat
Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat

Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unique art glass sculpture or paperweight made in the shape of a mushroom. Hand crafted with exquisite millefiori murrine canes of various colors and intricate designs on...

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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

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

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997

Located in Praha, CZ

20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helena Christensen, Kate Moss good original condition jr.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s

Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful vintage murano hand blown art glass decor, Sommerso orange center with gold flecks Italian blown art glass pear fruit decor paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barb...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.
Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

By Bohemia

Located in Praha, CZ

Model of the Tatra 11 car made of pressed crystal glass, used as a paperweight or as a decoration. Good original condition.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800
Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800

Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This early 19th...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s
Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

By Rollin Karg

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage studio art glass sculpture or paperweight features disk or pebble shaped body with swirling colored glass core in red, white, and blue colors, accented with large controlled ...

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20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle

White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...

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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Ladybird On Flowers Limited Edition
St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Ladybird On Flowers Limited Edition

St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Ladybird On Flowers Limited Edition

By Saint Louis

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Ladybird and Flowers Limited Edition 1989 Date : 1989 Origin : France Features : A red lampwork ladybird nestling on leaves and white flowers ...

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1980s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig

Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver paperweight/model of a pig; part of our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig, sat waving. This cast silver ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the fine features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. This exceptional and comical model is fitted with a leatherette covering to the underside. This impressive example of vintage silverware...

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1990s English Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s A stunning vintage Murano glass owl sculpture, crafted from richly toned amber and smoked glass, Italy, circa 1970. Th...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Hand Blown Glass Paperweight with Flower and Leaf Design
1960s Hand Blown Glass Paperweight with Flower and Leaf Design

1960s Hand Blown Glass Paperweight with Flower and Leaf Design

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful hand blown glass Paperweight with a single flower and leaf , which we date to the 20th century , circa 1960's The paperweight is quite tall and a lovely sh...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s
Murano Style Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s

Murano Style Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made yellow with green spots Italian art glass mushroom toad...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sculptural Jack Made in Wood
Sculptural Jack Made in Wood

Sculptural Jack Made in Wood

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Jack made in oak wood.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block
Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block

Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block

Located in Toronto, ON

A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...

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2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

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

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

Located in Spencertown, NY

The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Baccarat Clear Crystal Porcupine Hedgehog Figurine Paper Weight Post-Modern
Baccarat Clear Crystal Porcupine Hedgehog Figurine Paper Weight Post-Modern

Baccarat Clear Crystal Porcupine Hedgehog Figurine Paper Weight Post-Modern

By Baccarat

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Baccarat clear crystal porcupine or hedgehog figurine, which is often used as a paperweight.It is crafted from heavy, polished French crystal and features s...

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1990s French Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century
Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The brightly colored blue john egg mounted on a rectangular base. H. 3" x W. 4" x D. 2 3/4"

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

"Crabs and Anemone", Striking Art Deco Paperweight, Enameled Bronze
"Crabs and Anemone", Striking Art Deco Paperweight, Enameled Bronze

"Crabs and Anemone", Striking Art Deco Paperweight, Enameled Bronze

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely striking and original, this bronze paperweight features two crabs framed by enameled anemone and bits of sea and sand, all highly stylized in the Art Deco manner, and everyt...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Claw Paperweight on Marble Base
French Bronze Claw Paperweight on Marble Base

French Bronze Claw Paperweight on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Brass or Bronze Claw grasping a ball resting on a marble base. A compliment to any desk or work station. the pieces does have one chip to a corner but we believe it ad...

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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers
Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers

Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver and colored glass match strikers; an addition to our ornamental collection. These fine antique Edwardian sterling silver match strikers have a circular rounded form. The surface of each colored glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The upper portion of these antique match strikers...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.