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Place of Origin: Asian
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
US Army Tank Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Military Tank. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has great balance and details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter...
Category
1980s Vintage Asian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
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 ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
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...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Lapis Lazuli Rabbit Paperweight
Located in Somis, CA
For the Year of the Rabbit we present a finely carved grade AAA finest natural lapis lazuli rabbit. The rabbit rests on his paws with ears pulle...
Category
20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail.
Set of three pieces.
Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm
Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Stone Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines, combined with a naturally colored rouge segment below creating the illusion of a gnarly grapevine root...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Solid Russian Malachite Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Malachite
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up.
Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish.
Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament.
Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant.
Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze.
Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case.
This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Meiji Asian Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Metal Paper Clip
By Think Big
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant metal paperclip slightly under 1.5 ft tall. Quirky accent piece or wall art. Good weight to object. Slight wear to metal exterior. Good vintage condition. Two available. Priced...
Category
1980s Vintage Asian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
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
Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary.
Colors: Black and Ivory
Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Shell
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Elephant and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with elephant motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved elephant whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The elephant head is carved with subtle motifs, such as a jewel on the forehead. The trunk is tucked in. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with foliage or a rosette. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
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...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural 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 patina and mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue
By Modern Fabergé
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue.
Vintage Bohemian Cobalt Blue and Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Votive Candle Hol...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Asian Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Hand-Carved Marble Paperweight / Bookend, Orb style
Located in New York, NY
A white marble paperweight in the shape of an orb, hand-carved in India, circa 1980.
Beautiful veinless white marble, exquisitely carved by hand from top to bottom by Indian artisa...
Category
1980s Agra Vintage Asian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball by Mary Jurek Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball By: Mary Jurek Design Inc.
Mary Jurek Panther Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome.
Designed as a p...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7 W x 7 D x 7 H cm
Period of Time: 1960
Condition: Good
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The giraffe and elephant are made of plated zinc and are signed on the...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Zinc
Vintage White Marble Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume.
Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Asian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period (Late 19th to Early 20th Century)
This exceptional Japanese bronze turtle is a finely crafted piece, dating from the Me...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1970 Solid Brass Golf Ball Show Horn Desk Paperweight
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 1970s Solid Brass Shoehorn Desk paperweight. Nice patina
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...
Category
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Zinc
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Asian Paperweights
Materials
Jade
Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
A set of Wall Street brass paperweights or decorative objects; a brass dollar sign and bull, circa mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories.
Dimensions:
Dollar sign: 2....
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Buddhist 'Nine Peaches' Stone Carving, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Buddhist 'nine peaches' hard stone carving - symbolizing immortality and long life - peaches are one of the three 'blessed fruits' in Buddhism...
Category
20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Copper
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Distinctive...
Category
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China.
This is an elegant object that can be used as a paperweight or it can be a decorative object simply, to appreciate for its charming shape and for the beauty of the detailed engraving in the wood. It is only a little piece, but trought it, is possible to understand the beauty and quality of design of the building from which it is coming out.
This beautiful piece can be useful as bookend also.
The photos shown this antique wood fragment...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s
Original sticker on the base
...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
1989-90’s Clear Crystal Lexus LS 400 Car Paperweight
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a clear crystal Lexus LS 400 car paperweight. Very nicely you can see through the crystal the inside details of the car, like the seats and the b...
Category
20th Century Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Solid Wood Paperweight Small – BULLET
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Solid Wood Paperweight Medium – BULLET
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Solid Wood Paperweight Large – BULLET
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Solid Wood Paperweight Set – BULLET
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
Handcrafted solid wood office accessories stand out with their elegant and natural design, shaped through expert craftsmanship. Infused with the natural scent of cedar, this stylish ...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Turtle Paperweight, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Turtle paperweight is a decorative object realized in the mid-20th Century.
A decorative glass paperweight.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Colonial Silver Engraved Presentation Padlock 1912
Located in London, GB
Antique Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912.
Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” the reverse “A. N. Mober...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Wooden Christmas Tree Mega FIR – Cedar, 62 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The solid cedar Christmas tree is made entirely from natural cedar wood and adds an elegant touch to your holiday decor with its minimalist design. Inspired by the form of the fir tr...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Oak
Wooden Christmas Tree Mega FIR – Cedar, 62 cm
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The solid cedar Christmas tree is made entirely from natural cedar wood and adds an elegant touch to your holiday decor with its minimalist design. Inspired by the form of the fir tr...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Wood, Oak
Fine antique paperweight with cut steel (possibly Russian, Tula)
Located in London, GB
Fine early 19th century paperweight with highly polished green wooden base giving the impression of marble. Fine interior decoration under glass with cut steel bezel and a fine twist...
Category
1830s Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Cut Steel
Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 0,5 kg (each.)
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us.
Sand-cast in solid metal, the Luna paperweight is a minimal object with a
strong character. Surface pitting and production marks developed through the
casting process are left untreated to retain the material’s richness, to allow for a more profound interaction. Luna has a timeless ornamental quality that is both decorative and functional.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Indian Hand Carved Wood with Iron
Located in Marbella, ES
Indian hand carved Wood with Iron.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Chinese bone stamp, 18th-19th century
Measures: H. 7 W. 10 cm
H. 2.7 W. 3.9 in.
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Paperweights
Materials
Bone
Set of 2 Aluminum Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Aluminum.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 0,3 kg (each.)
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in Brass. Please contact us.
Sand-cast in solid metal, the Luna paperweight is a minimal object with a
strong character. Surface pitting and production marks developed through the
casting process are left untreated to retain the material’s richness, to allow for a more profound interaction. Luna has a timeless ornamental quality that is both decorative and functional.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category
2010s Modern Asian Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Stone
