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Paperweights For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Neoclassical
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. Dimensions: H 1 cm x W 15 c...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight. Prices on the website do not include local taxes and/or applicable import duties for deliv...
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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

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Brass

Textural White Stone Slab
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful stone stab with textural design. This rectangular slab can easily be displayed on a table or leaning on a shelf. It showcases an abstract design of rounded curves. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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

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Pyrite

English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip England, early 20th century A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bubb...
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Translucent Crystal Starfish Paperweight by Baccarat France. This elegant clear crystal art glass paperweight was realized by Maison Baccarat one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765- in France. It features five reeded elongated tendrils extending outwards realized in crystal, mimicking the form of a starfish. BACCARAT Clear Crystal star Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France"crystal paperweight. This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Shaped Flower with Curled Stem Italy
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights

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Plastic, Acrylic

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble, 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

19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of a Roman Woman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian original painted plaster sculpture of a young Roman woman in nice gilt dress and flower wreath. This well sculptured smiling lady cou...
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1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Plaster

Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, handcrafted Scottish studio art glass 'Dragonfly' garden paperweight decorative object, made in Scotland, circa late-20th century. A beautiful piece, a traveling garden ...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

A Norwegian Porphyry Sphere
Located in Spencertown, NY
The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere
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Mid-19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Porphyry

Turn of the Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Made at the turn of the century in France, this bronze sculpture exudes a sense of peaceful contemplation. The detailed form depicts a seated woman, clothed in flowing robes. In one hand, dropped at her side, she holds a mirror; her face is turned away in a gesture of pensive serenity. The burnished patina of the bronze lends a gentle glow to the curves of her body and the raised folds of the cloth...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bub...
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso 1980 Italian Silver Navy Blue Apple Green Murano Glass Hen Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Design blown Murano glass rooster sculpture, high quality of craftsmanship with the overlaid body in chartreuse lime green M...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Silver

Grand Tour Of Italy Souvenir, Carrara Marble Cameo Paperweight c19th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Intriguing 19th century Grand Tour carved Carrara marble cameo depicting a strong male profile, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri Antique Italian...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights

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Carrara Marble

Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano style handblown art glass vase in green twisted shape. The talented artisan recover traditional glass blowing techniques from Murano, Italy, using pigments to give this vase ...
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Precious Stone

Cristal Saint Louis Ivoire de Balmain Collectible Perfume Decanter/Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Cristal Saint Louis cut crystal decanter of Ivoire de Balmain perfume. The bottle is urn shaped and it is a faceted clear crystal. There is...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Green Malachite Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial piece of natural green malachite, polished smooth. A great paperweight or decorative object (as demonstrated) for a desk, shelf, table, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.25" ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Slag Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique-shaped pieces of slag glass. Each piece will vary in size and shape. Slag glass comes from the glass used to make car windows. These pieces were sourced in Texas.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Paperweights

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Slag Glass

Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Hollow yet weighted, this contemplative ceramic sculpture is both an object to look at as well as to hold. The center opening creates negative space, suggesting the passing through o...
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2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal ball on stand - a lovely rock crystal specimen on an acrylic base, which also looks to be cut crystal. A compliment to any desk or s...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Rock Crystal

Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

Architectural Element Bronze Ring Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous architectural element with good weight. This piece consists of two interlocking bronze loops. Can be used as a paperweight for mail or documents. A great piece for a home of...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Marble and Brass Decorative Object or Desk Paperweight with Putti
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Neoclassical style marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece is a p...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Paperweights

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Stone, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Scottish Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scottish organic modern style clear/transparent and moss green art glass paperweight or decorative object, circa 1970s, Scotland. A great piece for a desk, office, librar...
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1970s Scottish Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Two Heavy Sculpture Bronze Eggplant Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two heavy solid bronze patinated eggplant "Aubergine" sculptures. Organic sculpture paperweight metal bronze eggplant with dark bronze patina. Nice to use as paperweight or decorat...
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A green malachite jewelry dish or desk vessel, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry/trinket dish, a standalone decorative object, or paperweight/desk accessory for small items, etc. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75" Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: European white alabaster column pillar, ID#: LU1314218503602 (SOLD.) Blue art glass knot, ID#: LU1314218486102 (SOLD.) Green Murano art glass paperweight, ID#: LU1314218504872 (SOLD) Malachite dish (larger of the two), ID#: LU1314218497672 (SOLD.) Black and brass desk pen set...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Purple Amethyst Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A light blue and purple amethyst geode natural specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a light blue surface with a deep purple amethyst encrusted chasm. Dimensions: 4" D...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Agate

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Granite Geometrical Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid granite paper weight - very clean, architectural and geometrical piece with 18 sides... a good weight for holding down important papers or simply de...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Granite

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A natural purple amethyst stone piece, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a standalone decorative object, paperweight, or used as a display piece. Measures: 6.25" W
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst

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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