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Vintage Nybro Poland Large Etched Bald Eagle Crystal Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Nybro Poland Etched Bald Eagle Large Glass Heavy Paperweight. Made in Poland by Nybro, this vintage large glass paperweight features an American Bald Eagle Figure Bird Sculpture. Handcrafted Large Bas Relief Eagle Large Glass Plaque. Circa 1980. Handmade in Poland. Label attached, fine polish...
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Late 20th Century Polish Paperweights

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Crystal

Rene Lalique Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight. Features a sparrow (wings closed), perched on a pedestal. Engraved makers mark to the underside, 'R....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy. A bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal, Chrome

Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Grey Bardiglio Marble
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in grey Bardiglio marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcra...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

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Marble

White Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin 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 Se...
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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

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Resin

Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Brass, Bronze

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Nickel, Iron

Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. Weight: 5 kilos.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880 Additional information: Date : c1880 Origin : Baccarat France Features : A lampwork pansy, leaves stem and bud on a clear ground with st...
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19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The cute bird h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Two Brutalist Solid Patinated Bronze Paperweights by Monique Gerber
Located in New York, NY
Two Brutalist solid patinated bronze paperweights by Monique Gerber, France, 1970s signed.>     
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1970s French Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Paperweight by FM Konstglas 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian modern full lead crystal bird figure sculpture ornament was made by Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s. Vintage Ronneby FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden Studio Crystal Art Glass Bird Paperweight. Handmade Swedish crystal art glass figure in the form of a bird made by the Swedish Studio FM Art Crystal Studio Line Konstglas of Ronneby. Exceptional minimalist Danish Scandinavian art crystal sculpture, timelessly Modern yet luxurious in style and brings with it an elevated yet glamorous simplicity. Dimensions: H: approximately 6.5 inches W: 4 inches at widest point D: 3-1/4 inches Condition: The crystal clear art glass paperweight is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage apart from a few very light wear scratches to the flat polished base. The figure still has the original foil label attached. Which read: Genuine hand made FM Art Crystal Studio Line Ronneby Sweden, Full Lead Crystal. The base of this item is signed etched with "FM, Ronneby, Sweden, R 3" and numbered. Made by FM Konstglas (which later became Marcolin Art Crystal) of Ronneby, Sweden. About: Färe-Marcolin Konstglas, Ronneby (1961-1991) Josef Marcolin (b.1933 - d. 2015) and Benito Marcolin (b.1936) learned their art glass skill and techniques in Murano, Venice before moving to Sweden in 1954 to work at the Glimma glassworks. They would move to Reijmyre glassworks in 1956 before starting their own company, FM Konstglas around 1961. Several of their designs can be seen in both Reijmyre and FM Konstglas. FM stands for Färe-Marcolin, a combination of the brothers' surname and the maiden name of Josef's wife, Inga-Lill Färe. Inga-Lill's father Bror Färe was a businessman, and it is thought that he helped to fund the company, which would explain the inclusion of his surname in the company name. The original glassworks was based in Eneryda and hence any glass produced while at Eneryda bore labels with 'FM Konstglas, Eneryda'. The glassworks would move to Ronneby in 1961 and the labels were subsequently changed to 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby' or 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby, Sweden'. FM Konstglas / Marcolin pieces began as mainly glass figurines, with a unique blended style and techniques of Swedish and Murano art glass. They also produced other glassware such as vases, bowls, and perfume bottles, using traditional Murano techniques such as Millefiori, Sommerso, Sfumato, and Zanfirico. FM Konstglas pieces without labels are often mistaken for Murano glass. The company changed its name to FM Marcolin Art Crystal in 1983 and changed again to Marcolin Art Crystal around 1988. The Swedish factory closed in 1991 and production was moved to Sardinia, Italy with the intention of producing the same products with Sardinia Crystal...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the Fornasa De Murano A L...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Barovier Toso Murano Blue Orange Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso multi color canes and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to designer to the Barovier e Toso company. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Mounted Spheres on Iron Bases
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

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Stone, Cement, Iron

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

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

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Marble

Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor. The weighty piece is signed “Made in England” and adds style to any place. A great ...
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1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Brass

Collectible Baccarat Amber Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweight Charlemagne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Baccarat Amber Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweight King Charlemagne of France. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paper...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Crystal

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

A Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight, St. Peter's Square Rome - Vatican
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Micro Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, XIXth Century" 19th century oval Micro-mosaic depicting a panoramic view of the basilica and St. Peter's Square in Rome (Vatican), enclos...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

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Marble

Large Size Brutalist Solid Decorative Glass Block, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unique solid glass block or sculpture. Trapezoidal shape. Good vintage condition. Some inner air bubbles. Attributed to Saint Gobain, France. This item will ship from France and can...
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1950s French Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

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

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Pyrite

FM Konstglas Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Millefiori Paperweight 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian modern small crystal bird figure sculpture ornament attributed to Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s. Vintage glass bird paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Paperweights

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Crystal

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

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Onyx

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

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

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Lucite

Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail. Set of three pieces. Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Paperweights

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Brass

Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown heavy copper aventurine, with green and blue accents Italian art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape and features scrolled decor on the facad...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Iron

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Iron

1980 Decorative Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.    
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Marble

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's
Located in Lausanne, CH
Vintage Hermès, Paris, an elegant desk accessory. The paperweight is in the shape of a decimal ruler, silver-plate with detachable black leather tab. Made circa 1975, signed.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Mid-20th Pair of Brass Herons Sculpture in a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture You can turn the herons as you want.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Hermès Brass and Leather Shotgun Shell Pen Holder, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vint...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Brass

Chambered Nautilus Shell Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chambered Nautilus Shell Art Glass Paperweight. Murano style art glass in brown and transparent with gold murine. Wrythen glass is created by twisting external parallel groove or r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Vintage Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight, measuring a compact 4 inches in diameter and standing at 3 inches in height, is a captivating testament to th...
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1970s American Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes. This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Enameled Aluminium Paperweight, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage paperweight apple shaped, realized in 1980s in Italy. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Engraved Anatomical Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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Art Glass

Large Carl Auböck Model #4751 'Paperclip' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4751 'Paperclip' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstät...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Located in Praha, CZ
20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helenea Christensen, Kate Moss good original condition jr.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Paper

Ico Parisi "Profile of a woman" document holder, Italy, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Ico Parisi "Profilo di donna," Woman's profile, document holder, Italy, 1970s. Plexiglass. Cm 34.50 x 36.00 x 15.00. 1970s.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Paperweights

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Plexiglass

Murano Blue White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent cobalt blue and white opalescent Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Created in the manner of designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Alabastro" technique. The main body is almost a ball, with large applied opal white fins...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament/paperweight; part of our military related silverware collection. This exceptional ant...
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1910s English Vintage Paperweights

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Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handblown Wild Flower Art Glass Paperweight Attributed to Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Rare elegant Murano handblown wild flower art glass paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has three large white flowers insi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...
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1890s German Baroque Antique Paperweights

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Gold, Enamel

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Small colorful art glass paperweight by Millefiori of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.25...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Paperweights

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Art Glass

Clear Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-blown, clear, oblong, art glass paperweight features a clear hand-blown center ring with several controlled bubbles atop and below with the faintest hints of orange dash around ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

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Stone, Marble

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

American Steuben Donald Pollard Glass Owl Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Steuben art glass owl paperweight by the designer of the company, Donald Pollard. Circa the mid to late 20th century, 1950s to...
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Mid-20th Century North American Paperweights

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Glass

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.

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