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Place of Origin: Italian
Art Glass Millefiori Collectable Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Millefiori Italian art glass paperweight Beautiful glass art paperweight in millefiori design in various shades of blues, red and white, accenting the close concentric complex. Mur...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Paperweight made of massive steel in a playing die shape. The play dice rests on one of its corners on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Crystal

Zanetti Italian Murano Twisted Rope Paper Weight or Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complex and beautifully made rope class twisted into a 5" round sphere of glass - perfect for a paperweight on you desk or workstation. Also, a stand alone sculpture or bookend. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...
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1880s Antique Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic Paperweight with Vatican Vignettes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Grant Tour micro-mosaic paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy, or possibly the Vatican City, and dating to approximately 1880 and done in t...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Slate

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully. Measures 3” x 3”. Circa 1960’s
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white and red scrambled canes within the glass, made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3 inches, height 2.75 inches 1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent shrimp aquarium paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, and it is signed "A. Barbini" underneath. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with so...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Stone

A.Ve.M. Murano Rainbow Silver Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Stripes Fish Figure
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Fornasetti paper weight with NATO phonetic alphabet with pen rest
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with pen holder. With the phonetic alphabet o as in Oscar P as in Papa Q as in Quebeck etc..
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Ashtray or Bowl, Solid Brass for Desk or Table, 1960s, Italy
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful solid brass ashtray, very heavy 1.8 kg. Measure: 16 x 16 x 2.5 cm.   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent paperweight corn sculpture fully made in green Italian malachite. This stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditions, the Malachite ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. The two canar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Orange 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Orange with Millefiori and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made orange with multicolor spots Italian ar...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy
By Millefori
Located in San Diego, CA
Small colorful art glass paperweight by Millefiori of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.25...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight Barovier & Tosa
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Paperweight Murano glass made by Barovier & Tosa Art Glass with the original label to the underneath , barovier & tosa murano venezia. The Barovier family has a history in Murano da...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian hand blown Murano glass paperweight exhibiting an aquatic scene with a fish and sea grass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 3 inches / height 3 inches 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso compan...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
By Giuseppe Fiaschi, Richard Blow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Silver

Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue, orange, white and bubbles Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. Created in the manner...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
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1960s Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. Weight: 5 kilos.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

Emporio Armani Seguso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Paperweight and Bag
By Seguso Viro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso clear and iridescent surface Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is documented to the Seguso Viro company, for the Emporio Armani stores in ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Crystal Blue Dolphin Murano Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Crystal Blue Dolphin Murano Art Glass Paperweight. The dolphin or porpoise is handmade in clear and blue blown glass. Hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sommerso st...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Colored Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Colored Murano glass paperweight, Italy, 1970s It belonged to my grandfather who bought it during his honeymoon. Intact, excellent condition.
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1970s Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Black Gold Measurement Insulator Paperweight Vintage
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Piero Fornasetti porcelain insulator paperweight is gold with a black background. Italian through and through. It is titled cleverly ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside i...
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1950s Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tracce Tracks
By Walter Valentini
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetr...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

An Italian Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The profile of Caesar in profile in high relief. The yellow marble base with stepped edges.
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19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bea...
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1850s Grand Tour Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made in Italy. Great for a Desk as Paperweight, Sculpture or Office Accessory. Collector'...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s. As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Crystal Faceted Table Lighter
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant table lighter designed with a shape that evoques the Mid-Century Modern Italian style. A similar pattern of this design can be possible to find in the production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue with controlled bubbles Italian art glass horse head paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the F...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern Italian marble column paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is primarily cream in color with grey and black veining throughout....
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20th Century Post-Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
By Studio O.P.I., Cini & Nils, Mario Melocchi and Franco Bettonica
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
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1970s Space Age Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset...
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19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Slate

Small Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight, Italy circa 1960's
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian 1960's Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...
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1970s Romantic Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

A Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
Located in Spencertown, NY
The white ground inlaid with specimen marbles and porphyry with ridges on 2 sides
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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Mid 20th Century Murano Aquarium Art Glass Elio Raffaeli, signed Paperweight Egg
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular and rare large venetian murano aquarium sculpture paperweight in the form of an egg with two colorful fish and multicolor strands of cane that resemble aquatic plants, ke...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

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Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso and Galliano Ferro companies. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Paint

Vintage Lighter, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage lighter is an original Decorative Object realized in Italy in the 1970s. Original vintage lighter in brass and wood. Made in Italy. ...
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1970s Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lighter, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Lighter, Italy, 1970s
$207 Sale Price
40% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Origina...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Paperweight Ball, 1970
Located in KUTNO, PL
Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...
Category

1970s Romantic Vintage Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...
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Late 20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have been acquired during a Grand Tour through Italy, and dating to approximately 1880 and do...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Italian Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.5"H. #4671
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$300 Sale Price
40% Off

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