Paperweights
2010s Italian Paperweights
Marble
1990s American Modern Paperweights
Iron
1990s French Art Deco Paperweights
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights
Belgian Black Marble
1980s French Modern Vintage Paperweights
Crystal
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights
Iron
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Paperweights
Art Glass
20th Century Paperweights
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Paperweights
Glass
Early 20th Century American Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century French Paperweights
Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Ceramic
20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Brass
20th Century Paperweights
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Bronze
1820s French Grand Tour Antique Paperweights
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paperweights
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Paperweights
Crystal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paperweights
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Folk Art Paperweights
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Paperweights
Iron
20th Century Scottish Paperweights
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Brass
1930s American Vintage Paperweights
Iron
20th Century Scottish Paperweights
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Lucite
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights
Marble
20th Century Paperweights
Stone, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Paperweights
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Cut Glass
15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Paperweights
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Stone, Marble
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.