Paperweights
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights
Iron
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Brass
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Brass
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights
Crystal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Art Glass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Brass, Bronze
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Paperweights
Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Metal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights
Plastic, Acrylic
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Glass
15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Paperweights
Amethyst, Quartz
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Paperweights
Slag Glass
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Rock Crystal
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Malachite
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Paperweights
Crystal
Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights
Pyrite
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Bronze
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Stone, Marble
1970s Scottish Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Paperweights
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Paperweights
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paperweights
Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Bronze
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights
Bronze
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Malachite
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Paperweights
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Paperweights
Bronze
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Granite
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights
Amethyst
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights
Onyx, Quartz, Agate
Mid-20th Century American Jugendstil Paperweights
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
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.