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Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Slate

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cristal D'Albret France Christopher Columbus Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Blue
Cristal D'Albret France Christopher Columbus Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Blue

Cristal D'Albret France Christopher Columbus Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Blue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1970s Cristal D'Albret France Limited Edition Christopher Columbus Glass Faceted Cobalt Blue Paperweight in Original Box. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: (Box) 2" H x ...

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Paperweights

Materials

Glass

A very fine mid 20th Century Baccarat glass paperweight "Horse Paperweight"
A very fine mid 20th Century Baccarat glass paperweight "Horse Paperweight"

A very fine mid 20th Century Baccarat glass paperweight "Horse Paperweight"

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

A very fine mid 20th Century Baccarat glass paperweight decorated with a central silhouette cane featuring a black horse framed in blue, surrounded by a ring of colorful millefiori c...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

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 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

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s
Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Shell shape vintage silver plated ashtray is an original decorative object realized in England in the 1970s. Dimensions: 3 x 12.5 cm. Good Conditions. Some traces of ash are p...

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1970s English Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini
Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini

Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Constantin, a Limited Edition series of cast Bronze, Brass or Leaded Bronze in Polished, Brushed or Rustic finish by Costantini founder William Stuart; his homage to Constantin Brancusi. Each piece is unique and hand-numbered by the artist. Options available will be confirmed at time of order. About William Stuart William C Stuart...

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2010s Argentine Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

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

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed & Dated
Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed & Dated

Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed & Dated

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic trio of Lucite sculptures with geometric shapes designed and manufactured by a Los Angeles artist and signed "Henry" 2017. The pieces are beautifully executed, the inlaid ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

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

Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand
Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand

Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful paper weight made of Black Onyx. The piece rests on a sterling stand with three lions paws. The stunning piece is a compliment to any space, side table, desk or work st...

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

GUCCI Disney Donald Duck Paperweight
GUCCI Disney Donald Duck Paperweight

GUCCI Disney Donald Duck Paperweight

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Disney X Gucci Donald Duck glass paperweight / Made in Italy Original mark stamped underside, comes in original box Diameter: 4 inches, height 2 inches 1 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s This elegant letter and document clip from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The c...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze cobra Snake Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight or Watch stand by Rischmann, France, 1920s. Silvered bronze sculpture of a cobra figure, mounted on a li...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight

Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent shrimp aquarium paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, and it is signed "A. Barbini" underneath. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base
Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base

Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small bronze sculpture of a reclining deer, crafted in dark patinated bronze and signed J. Miller on the bronze base. Mounted on a marble base. Originally used as a paperweight. Ita...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Blue Swirl Paper Weight
Blue Swirl Paper Weight

Blue Swirl Paper Weight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful clear glass paper weight with a Tiffany Blue Swirl of glass - the perfect size and could be a paperweight for smaller books.

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal
Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal

By Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Decorative Flower - Rose Passion" made in pink crystal by Daum France. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm.

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2010s European Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

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

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

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

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

By C. Charles

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Brown Stitched Leather Paperweights by Stuart Kern
Pair of Brown Stitched Leather Paperweights by Stuart Kern

Pair of Brown Stitched Leather Paperweights by Stuart Kern

By Jacques Adnet

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of brown stitched leather paperweights by Stuart Kern, circa 1980s. the pair are in good vintage constion with a nice patina and measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D x .75"H. #4010

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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Leather

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

Mid Century Brass Dice Paperweight Sculpture
Mid Century Brass Dice Paperweight Sculpture

Mid Century Brass Dice Paperweight Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

This substantial paperweight takes the form of a traditional six-sided die, cast in solid brass with gently rounded corners and softened edges that lend it a pleasing tactile quality...

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Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s
Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s

Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s

By Giotto Stoppino

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s.  This Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell is made of yellow plastic material. They were ma...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Plastic

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

An exceptionally rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Gros' cachet, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 19...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5
Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

By Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Vintage Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights - Set of 5. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set is a stunning addition to any c...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

"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

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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

Antique, rare paperweight made of glass ball with image
Antique, rare paperweight made of glass ball with image

Antique, rare paperweight made of glass ball with image

Located in Wien, AT

Antique rare paperweight glass ball with picture, alpaca base, good original condition, around 1880.

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1880s Antique Paperweights

Materials

Alpaca, Glass

Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force
Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force

Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype desk model, showcasing the sleek and powerful design of Israel's iconic multi-role combat aircraft. This detailed scale replica captures th...

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1960s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Steel

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Sculpture / paper weight in clear mouth-blown art glass with inlaid bubbles. Swedish design, 1970/80s. Measures: 11 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980
Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980

Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italian Murano Art Glass Lily Flower with Curled Stem Paperweight. VIntage Murano Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture Decorative Object, 1980s. Beautiful blown art glass Murano lily...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking pair of vintage decorative paperweights executed in Murano glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Each piece is formed as a substantial, near-perfect sph...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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.