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Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham, England. Includes: 4lb., 2lb., 1lb, & 8 oz. sizes. Two smallest are not marked by t...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base
18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautifully timeworn 18th-century French Provincial finial, crafted in Southern France circa 1790. This sculptural architectural element features a striking turned walnut top in th...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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

Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube
Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube

Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube

Located in Toronto, ON

This contemporary black and grey poured resin cube is ideal for displaying one of our unique Masion Nurita accessories.

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2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s
KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s

KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, jade and emerald colors with small bubbles. Hand crafted in Ireland, circa 1980s. Sticker still attached. Kerry Glass...

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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"
Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"

Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage section of a railroad track anvil, commonly used by blacksmiths or for hobbyist percussion instruments. Dimension: 12" x 4.75" x 5.75" (W x D x H)

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s. This nice doggy stands up on a small clear glass base. It has white spots on a bla...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s
Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s

Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From America's oldest crystal manufacturer still in business, this is a beautifully blown piece of art. It features an elegant swan and Pairpoint's signature controlled bubble. In ve...

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1950s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L
Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L

Andrew Szoeke Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight--Letter L

By Andrew Szoeke

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wood

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural
19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop. This sculptural doorstop, crafted from dense Belgian blue stone in the 19th century, embodies the understated strength and natural beauty of...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

St Louis Paperweight Antique Lampwork Fruits c1850
St Louis Paperweight Antique Lampwork Fruits c1850

St Louis Paperweight Antique Lampwork Fruits c1850

By Saint Louis

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : St Louis Paperweight Antique Lampwork Fruits c1850 Date : c1850 Origin : France Features : Lampwork apple, pears and three cherries on a bed of leaves and a double swirl la...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Shaped Flower with Curled Stem Italy
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Shaped Flower with Curled Stem Italy

Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Shaped Flower with Curled Stem Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italian Murano art glass lily flower with curled stem paperweight. Beautiful blown art glass Murano lily shaped flower with a short curled stem, allowing ...

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookstand for Desk or Display

Located in Porto, PT

The Lotus Book Stand 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 renewa...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

A Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight, St. Peter's Square Rome - Vatican
A Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Paperweight, St. Peter's Square Rome - Vatican

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), enclosed in a shaped slate with inset oval plaque. Original Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century
Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century A beautifully figured and unusually large decorative sphere hand-turned from thuya burl, dating to the late 19th centu...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Burl, Thuya

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

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

3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone
3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone

3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a natural specimen. It's a Rutilated golden quartz Stone. It's ready to be mounted to a ring, bracelet or pendant.

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20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...

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Early 19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

A gilded bronze paperweight (La Dernière Cène) (The last supper) On the reverse extract of a poem by Jacques Prevert Ils sont à table Ils ne mangent pas Ils ne sont pas dans leu...

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1950s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal
Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a natural specimen. It's a malachite crystal stone. It makes for a nice paperweight, decorative object or collectible.

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20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

By Max Lange

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...

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Early 1900s German Beaux Arts Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

A refined vintage Hermès Paris desk accessory, made in France during the 1960s and designed in the maison’s iconic equestrian tradition. This elegant paper weight features a beautifu...

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1960s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Decorative Paperweight Sculpture
Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Decorative Paperweight Sculpture

Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Decorative Paperweight Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning crystal car paperweight sculpture is by Daum, France, and was made in Nancy circa 1980. This exceptional original design is from artist and sculptor Xavier Froissart, a...

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –
Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –

Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –

Located in NANTES, FR

**Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 – This paperweight from the prestigious Saint-Louis Crystal features blue and white spirals. It bears the signature **“SL 1...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

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

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM
Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. This paperweight is made in Murano glass. It is a "Tutti frutti" model. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be con...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

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

French Mid-Century Shagreen Paperweight

French Mid-Century Shagreen Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

2 French 1940s-style multicolored panel shagreen sphere shaped paperweight.(PRICED EACH)

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Paper

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

French 19th century Classical bronze paperweight
French 19th century Classical bronze paperweight

French 19th century Classical bronze paperweight

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French bronze Classical paperweight depicting Mercury.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal teddy bear paperweight or ornamental sculpture in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting bear with dimensional carving. T...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

19th Century Italian Marble Book with Micromosaic Plaque Depicting a Classical T
19th Century Italian Marble Book with Micromosaic Plaque Depicting a Classical T

19th Century Italian Marble Book with Micromosaic Plaque Depicting a Classical T

Located in Madrid, ES

Charming and unusual decorative marble book, crafted in Italy during the 19th century, featuring a finely executed micromosaic plaque on the front cover depicting a classical Roman t...

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1830s Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s
Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s

Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely midcentury medal or paperweight in mouth blown crystal Murano glass ang 24k gold. This gorgeous piece is signed by Barovier & Toso and still has its original box and documents...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

By Honeywell, S.T. Dupont

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant
Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant

Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant

By Mats Jonasson

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely executed pair of Swedish crystal wildlife paperweights designed by Mats Jonasson for Målerås Glasbruk. Crafted from substantial clear crystal with deeply sandblasted and eng...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s. Really good condition very beautiful decorative piece.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Located in NEWARK, GB

The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so finely detailed for such a small fellow, cold painted in realistic colours, the cat ha...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus
Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Located in Milano, IT

Small sculpture in chromed metal representing the fluid man, designed in the 50s. In jargon it is called "sexual fluidity": that is the tendency of people under 25 to choose a partner of their own or of the other sex, without limits and without taboos. The pleasure and experimentation together, following the circumstances, availability and predilection of the moment. The vintage metal sculpture...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Metal

1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal
1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal

1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s sculpture of grapes with stem in bronze and grapes in crystal.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s
Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s

Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent paperweight corn sculpture fully made in green Italian malachite. This stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditions, the Malachite ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s
Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s

Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano glass paperweight or sculpture features white, pink, and blue filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the clear glass in filigrana or latticino techn...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA
Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Located in Marrakech, MA

This fossilised specimen of an extinct ammonoid cephalopod originated from the sedimentary basins of the Sahara Desert. Dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s
Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s

Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Two Murano glass paperweights, Italy, 1970s They have different sizes: One has a diameter of 8.5 cm and a height of 6.5 cm; The other measures 8 x 7.5 cm. Purchased by my grandfather...

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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894
Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894

Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A cast model of a Danish Runestone from the Viking era. The so-called Klemensker Stenen on the Island of Bornholm found in 1882. It is one of the tallest/largest Danish Runestones me...

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Late 19th Century Danish Medieval Antique Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique French Paper Clip
Antique French Paper Clip

Antique French Paper Clip

Located in Tampa, FL

A very whimsical antique French brass paper clip in the form of a hand.

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1890s French Antique 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.