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Paperweights For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: 17th Century
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Period: 16th Century
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

Gorgeous Highly Polished Rainbow Obsidian Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous highly polished rainbow obsidian paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful colors and measures 6.25"W 4....
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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Large Turquoise Rock or Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large turquoise rock / paperweight from central Nevada. The piece has great color and texture and measures 4.5"W x 4.25"D x 3.5"H. Great deco...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Paperweights

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Stone

Gold/Silver Weight in Fruitwood, Signed with Monogram "IHS" and Dated "1737"
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Gold/Silver weight in fruitwood, signed with monogram "IHS" and dated "1737" Measures: Height 20, diameter 4 cm. Height 7.8, diameter 1.5 in.
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1730s Scandinavian Antique Paperweights

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Fruitwood

17th / 18th Century Italian Wooden Foot of a Santos
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative item. Italy circa 1650-1750 Weathered.
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

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Oak

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome french iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table accessory or...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paperweights

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Iron

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Paperweights

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Amethyst, Quartz

16th Century, Spanish Wrought Iron Handle
Located in Marbella, ES
16th Century Spanish wrought iron handle.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Paperweights

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Wrought Iron

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 4...
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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in New York, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Paperweights

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Iron

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Paperweights

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Prehistoric Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th century French Provincial turned finial. Made of richly patinated walnut. Mounted on a brass base. Southern France, circa 1790. Measures: 10.5” H 6” Dm.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Paperweights

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Metal

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Chinese bone stamp, 18th-19th century Measures: H. 7 W. 10 cm H. 2.7 W. 3.9 in.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bone

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant object that can be used as a paperweight or it can be a decorative object simply, to appreciate for its charming shape and for the beauty of the detailed engraving in the wood. It is only a little piece, but trought it, is possible to understand the beauty and quality of design of the building from which it is coming out. This beautiful piece can be useful as bookend also. The photos shown this antique wood fragment...
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Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

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Marble

Scandinavian Mid-17th Century Bronze Iron, Dated 1646
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian mid-17th century bronze iron, dated 1646.
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Mid-17th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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

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Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of petrified wood bookends.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

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H 6.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Brilliant Cobalt Blue Glass Paper Weight with Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brilliant cobalt Blue hand Blown glass paperweight. The color and size are very nice... the weight is heavy and substantial - great for ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Paperweights

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Wood

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yellow, red and c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Paperweight
H 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
" A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986 Additional information: Date : 1986 Origin : Scotland Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " sea...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Antique Sand Dunes Rock Paperweight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique French Baccarat Sand Dunes (or Rock) paperweight of small Size dating from the mid 19th century. The paperweight of small rounded and domed form contains sand-like designs mottled with translucent green drawn up in two peaks. With a polished pontil and slightly concave base the paperweight is not marked but a well recorded design by renowned French glass makers Baccarat. Provenance: Acquired in the UK Art...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Antique Sand Dunes Rock Paperweight
Baccarat Antique Sand Dunes Rock Paperweight
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H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decorative Italian Embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th Century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cotton. Good conditions. A pre...
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18th Century Italian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Fabric

Carl Auböck Model #4867 'Egg' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4867 'Egg' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, on a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Carl Auböck Paperweight #5371 or 5788 "Heart", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #5371 or 5788 "Heart", Austria. Price is per piece. Available in different sizes.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

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Brass

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18th Century, Japanese Cloisonne Scroll Weights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese enamel metal Fuuchin scroll weights. The scroll weights are enameled with polychrome floral and cloud patterns made ...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Paperweights

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Enamel

18th Century Italian Fragment of a Wooden Hand of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful fragment of a wooden hand that once belonged to a saint statue, Italy, circa 1750. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered and losses.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wood

17th / 18th Century Italian Wooden Foot of a Santos
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative item. Italy 18th century, Weathered.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

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Oak

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Italian Marble Claw
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble fragment, Italy, circa 1780-1850. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century Italian Marble Claw
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered white marble claw on a grey marble pedestal. Great to use as a paper weight on your desk. Italy, circa 1750-1800 Weathered and old re...
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18th Century Italian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century Italian Marble Claw
Large 18th Century Italian Marble Claw
H 8.47 in W 7.29 in D 6.7 in
18th Century Giltwood French Architectural Remnant Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century giltwood architectural Remnant decoration makes an interesting conversation piece, and showcases wood sculpture at its finest, plus...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Paperweights

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Wooden Fragment of a Santos Foot
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small decorative item. Italy 18th century, Weathered.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Wooden Hand of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful painted wooden hand that once belonged to a saint statue, Italy, circa 1750. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

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Wood

Large Purple Geode Amethyst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Geode Amethyst features a free forme intense purple color and a variety of crystals. The edge of the piece is polished to reveal the white quartz layer and rests on a wood base ...
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17th Century Organic Modern Antique Paperweights

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Amethyst

Large Purple Geode Amethyst
Large Purple Geode Amethyst
H 14.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 12 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Italian Marble Claw
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble fragment, Italy, circa 1780-1850. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered.
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Foo Dog
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th-19th century Chinese carved stone sculpture depicting a Foo Dog. Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker. After layers of fabrics are...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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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