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Place of Origin: American
Cast Metal Sculpture of a Greyhound Dog
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture. An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog.. Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog. Made with the fusion sys...
Category

1990s Art Deco American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Robert Loughlin “HEAD ACH” Painting on Vintage Paperweight Box
By Robert Loughlin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paint on “The Excedrin Tablet” paperweight box by New York City picking and art legend, Robert Loughlin. “RL ‘Head Ach’” painted the on back. Featured in Patrick Parrish Gallery's “R...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

Materials

Paint, Paper

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Aluminum Desk Block and Tray Accessory Set
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk set This high polished aluminum desk set, comprised of a desk tray and desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface Measures: Desk block 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

American Antique Red Lily Glass Paperweight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Midwest American glass red lily paperweight dating from the latter 19th century. The round and tall domed shape paperweight is hand blown in clear glass with very fine...
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
An '80s modern or Postmodern period Lucite and copper U.S. penny paperweight, 1980, USA. All pennies are of the year 1980. A great desk accessory or ...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...
Category

2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...
Category

1970s Minimalist Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Two's Company Lucite Owl Tape Dispenser Attributed to Robert P. Gottlieb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lucite owl tape dispenser manufactured in Hong Kong for Two's Company of Mount Vernon, NY (ca. 1960s). Attributed to Robert P. Gottlieb, who...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Viking Glass Hippopotamus Figure Paperweight
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clear glass hippopotamus paperweight by the Viking Glass Company. The glass figurine is flat on the back side, this allows the figure to s...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Post-Modern Marble Blocks / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four post-modern marble blocks / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"W x 2"D x 6....
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op Art Paperweight, New York Art Glass
By Thomas Kelly
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Op Art paperweight was hand blown in elongated ovoid shape. The colored rounded central gather has evenly distributed swirls of blue glass with randomly added yellow pigment placed in abstract, graphic pattern, with the whole structure enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Subtle reflections of the central colored core in clear glass part of the paperweight add complexity and visual interest to otherwise minimal piece. The paperweight is signed and dated by the artist in etching on the bottom. Thomas Kelly is an established glass artist working in Vitrix Hot Glass studio in Corning, New York. He started in the glass studios of Alex Brand and Thomas Buechner where he had the opportunity to learn from two distinctly different artists, each having their own unique talents; Kelly worked for 10 years with Thomas Buechner III at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, developing his glass working skills and aesthetic sensitivity. At Vitrix, visiting artists such as Lino Tagliapietra and Fritz Dreisbach...
Category

Early 2000s Organic Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A patinated brass figurative fisherman sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 2.5"W x 2"D x 5.5"H. #3799
Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Felt Lined Steel and Brass 'Waveform' Paperweight
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary Art Deco style brass and steel paperweight with a felt base. Perfect for the paperless office. Limited edition of 20 - stamped and signed underneath. The bras...
Category

2010s Art Deco American Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Steel

Albert Paley 1994 "Medallion" Paperweight in Blackened Steel with Bronzed Patina
By Albert Paley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Albert Paley large handcrafted steel medallion paperweight. Small edition for Arts Patrons. Formed and fabricated blackened steel with chemical patina...
Category

1990s Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Wrenches, various sizes to choose from
By Trimo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial wrenches. Please note there are 4 sizes to choose from and each are sold individually.
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk block This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface. Made to order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury
By U.S. Army
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare and vintage New York City relic. No chips, No handling damage. However this example does have some manufacturing defects that are all Photo'd.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
Category

1920s Industrial Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs C. 1979. This is a rare piece. He rarely did his work in bronze. It retains the original darkened patina and has not been polished nor will be.It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
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...
Category

2010s Organic Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

"Wyoming" Oil on Canvas by Robert Frame '1924-1999' Signed
By Robert Aaron Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful, original framed, landscape painting entitled "Wyoming" by Robert Aaron Frame. The colors are rich, vibrant and bold. Set in a w...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Vintage Brass Ram Paperweight Bookend 1950s Art Deco Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Rams Head Paperweight or Single Bookend circa 1950s. This Figurative Hollywood Regency cast brass ram bust sculpture will make an elegant addition t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
By Kenton Hills Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare, perhaps unique, this quintessential Art Deco sculptural object -- probably meant to serve as a paperweight -- was sculpted by David Warren Seyler for Kenton Hills Pottery in no...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Ted Arnold High Society Solid Fake Gold Cast Fast Food Emporium Fried Egg
By Ted Arnold LTD.
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ted Arnold High Society solid fake gold cast fast food emporium says the original carton box. According to the same box the series contained th...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Polished Brass Praying Hands Bowl, Paperweight, Object or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Art Glass Sommerso Paperweight by Maui Hot Island Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful sommerso art glass paperweight by Maui Hot Island glass, circa 1994. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"D x 4"H and is signed "A C...
Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Andrew Szoeke "H" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "H" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Wood

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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 Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

1990s Blue and White Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art glass sculpture by Johnathon Schmuck. Signed "Schmuck '93." This piece can be displayed in two different positions. Johnathon Schmuck attended the Canberra School of Art, in Aust...
Category

1990s American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular vintage letter rack designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design....
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
By Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Engraved Anatomical Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Laser Engraved Anatomical Human Heart Model Crystal Art Glass Decor Paperweight. Rectangular shape with a 3D human heart model. Great to use as a paperweight or decor for a heart doc...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Clear Modern Sculptural Glass Object Sculpture or Paperweight Table Decor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Modern sculptural glass object. Very heavy. The base is a rounded hexagon shape and very solid. Solid short blunt glass rods protrude from the base. A beautiful sculptural piece to a...
Category

1950s Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Blown Glass Paperweight Vase by David R. Huchthausen, 1980
By David Huchthausen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paperweight vase, 1980 David R. Huchthausen Blown glass Measures: 5 x 5 x 4.75 inches Signed/etched on bottom: David R. Huchthausen, 1980.
Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun pair of functional sculptural accents. Measures: LG - 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. MD - 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.  
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Sculptural Desktop Pen Holder by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art glass hand-carved, pen holder / paper weight featuring etched linear motif and layered red glass stripe by Jiri Jelinek. Jiri Jelinek (b. 1967, Cze...
Category

2010s Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Glass Abstract Paperweight Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White For Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This abstract art glass artisan paperweight is signed in cursive on the underside N Laso. It has bars of glass sticks in rows of red, black and white, orange copper rust and a gold small bat...
Category

1990s Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Deborah P. Bump Swan Pencil Holder
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Deborah P. Bump design. It's made from wood and is sculpted to look like a Swan. The wood has a very rich color. It would make a nice desk accessory for any office, library...
Category

20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of natural curiosity and vintage charm into your space with this unique Vintage Boho magnifying glass featuring a distinctive branch handle. The handle, crafted from or...
Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Wood

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
Category

1930s Industrial Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Ted Arnold High Society Solid Fake Gold Cast Fast Food Emporium Slice of Pizza
By Ted Arnold LTD.
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ted Arnold High Society solid fake gold cast fast food emporium says the original carton box. According to the same box the series contained th...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Anatomical Bronze Heart by Jeff Price ( 1954-2018 ) for Blackman Cruz
By Blackman Cruz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and sculpted by the artist Jeff Price for Blackman Cruz. This listing is for a patinated bronze heart. 14k Gold plated ($1750) and Sterling Silver ($1750) plated also availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic Malachite sculpture has a polished surface and raw rock bottom. The opaque polished stone features round patterned top and a textured underside. A playful sculpture or pap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube
Located in Toronto, ON
This contemporary black and grey poured resin cube is ideal for displaying one of our unique Masion Nurita accessories.
Category

2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Late 20th Century American Art Glass Crystal Caterpillar Sculpture by, Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th Century American Crystal Caterpillar Designed by Peter Yenawine, for Steuben Glass depicting an inching caterpillar with outstretched antennas and applied eyes gives a re...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Pewter Paperweights 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Paperweights.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

Materials

Pewter

Tall Art Glass Blue Swirl Jellyfish Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artisan-made, hand-blown, art glass paperweight by Rochester Folk Art Guild features a graceful, cobalt blue form resembling a jellyfish or a flower encased in a clear glass tall obl...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder – Elevate Your Workspace with Style
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Introduce a touch of luxury and modernity to your desk or reception area with this Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder. The sleek brass b...
Category

2010s Art Deco American Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank. Beautiful craftsmanship
Category

19th Century Antique American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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