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Paperweights For Sale
Price: $1 to $700
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Brass Dice
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. The brass dice are made o...
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2010s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' 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

Unique Marble and Brass Sculptural Paper Weight of a Dog or Animal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet in a miniature size. Womderful desk weight in amazing painta. Great texture and weight to this helmet. M...
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Mid-20th Century European Adirondack Paperweights

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Bronze

Set of Four Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of four plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The set include an elephant, giraffe, hippo and gazelle. They ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Zinc

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian marble alabaster apple with bronze leaf, by Ducceschi, 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A very fine vintage Italian volterra alabaster marble “pomme d’or” apple with bronze stem, by Ducceschi, hand-carved in Italy circa late 1960s. The apple itself is a fine golden cara...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Alabaster, Bronze

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

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze. Each of these geckos are ha...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Yellow 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

Materials

Resin

Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Millefiori Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item - Only 2 Left! Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Each has their own unique des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

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

Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in sommerso technique; controlled bubbles are used throughout the body of the swan.
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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Lalique "Chrysis" Mascot or Paperweight in Amber Crystal Art Deco France
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Presenting this fabulous "Chrysis" nude woman mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished amber crystal. This example is a limited edition release from the late 1990s produc...
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1990s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Paperweight with Seashore Theme Handmade with Real Sea Shells & Crab, circa 1970
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade English acrylic paperweight having a seashore theme with real items and dating to the 20th century, circa 1970. This paperweight is handmade of real i...
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20th Century English Folk Art Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany and Co Sterling Paper Holder Marked 925
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany and Co Sterling Paper Holder Marked 925 6"H x 3.5"W x 1"D
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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight. Each of these brass leaves are handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using ve...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object. Each ...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Handmade Medium Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Satin White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in satin white Carrara marble. Measure: Diameter 10,5 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Murano Fratelli Toso and Barbini Murrine Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 designs available, as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to Fratelli Toso and Alfredo Barbini. The first paperweight has magenta pink cut canes scramble paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Malachite Lion Sculpture in Malachite Africa 20th Century Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Malachite Lion sculpture or paperweight. Africa 20th Century, Green Color.
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20th Century Cameroonian Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

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

Materials

Paper

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white speckled gather of colored glass encased in clear glass. Minimal, sculptural tail and...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive green and yellow tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Controlled b...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A transparent glass sphere on a square glass base decorative object or paperweight, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a desk, library, shelf...
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Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Aries Ram Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. From the Zodiac series. By Baccarat. With a white sulphide depicting Aries, Chrysomallus the ram (from whom the Golden Fleece was sh...
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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Crystal Apple Sculpture / Paper Weight by Steuben Glassworks
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal apple sculpture / paper weight by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1980s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3.5"D x 4"H; it is han...
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Mid-20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly On Leaf Flower Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Crystal Daum Pate De Verre Papillon Butterfly Perched On A Leaf & Flower Sculpture Paperweight
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20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brass Anchor Paperweight
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful brass anchor paperweight, perfect for your lake house or beach house USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W x 4"D x 2.5"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange to white Ombre fade design Italian art glass fish figurine, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with "Salviati & C. - Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970's Yin Yang Scorpio Lucite Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's lucite encased scorpio with Yin Yang , nice condition very rare and unique item.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Documented to the Cenedese company. The mushroom c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s. A vintage paper clip holder featuring a brass tennis racket. Brass Tennis Racket Paper Holder Clip, Desk and Document Organizer, Sports Lover ...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paperweights

Materials

Brass

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...
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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue Clear Controlled Bubbles Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large modern studio art glass paperweight in cobalt blue and clear glass with controlled bubbles forming an abstract biomorphic shaped element within the piece is handmade and signe...
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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Pyrite

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in South Salem, NY
Charming cast iron doorstop with a cheerful flower basket design, made in England circa 1880. Sturdy and functional, the doorstop has a wonderful painted finish in a pastel palette. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Golden Barberry Glass Jellyfish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Golden barberry glass jellyfish sculpture. Hand blown glass sculpture of a jellyfish in golden barberry. Made in the USA. Other color variations av...
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2010s American Other Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Set of Brass Scale Weights, France A charming late 19th Century set of weights in brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Bronze Art Deco Galloping Horse Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
5" tall cast bronze Art Deco galloping horse paperweight sculpture featuring a Clydesdale in a wide stride on a geometric base. The statue has unique...
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1930s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk or work station in need of a paperweight.. whimsical and classic design. The piece...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
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20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Pair of Post-Modern Marble Spheres / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of two post-modern marble spheres / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"D x 3"H and ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Art Glass Giant Octopus & Jelly Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses on top of a Jelly Fish Aquarium, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Floating Penny Geometric Lucite Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Floating penny geometric lucite paperweight. Consisting entirely of 1972 pennies. Scratches and scuffs found throughout, consistent with age and use. Please refer to photos. Would w...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Paperweights

Materials

Shell

Lucite Paperweight Bird by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s lucite bird paperweight by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

René Lalique Goldfinch Paperweight Created In 1931
Located in NANTES, FR
Paperweight in transparent molded glass with green patina created in 1931. Goldfinch model. 3 micro ships at the base. Signed R. Lalique. Weight : 229 gr René Lalique Born in A...
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Paperweight Murano Studio Art Glass Object Bubbles Iron Inclusions
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A stunning mid century modern art glass paperweight or object with rising vulcano style bubbles with included metal dust over a blue ground bearing a genuine Murano paper label.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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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