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Place of Origin: Japanese
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 Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Stone
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Zinc
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Zinc
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Brass
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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Copper
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
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Category
Late 20th Century Modern Japanese 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 Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
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Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk.
Executed in solid brass, these candlesticks are one of Quistgaard's most no...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Desk Set, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk set in walnut, silver and crystal, Italy, 1980s
Gifted to my grandfather and never used. Small signs of the time. Today unobtainable and of great value set.
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Crystal, Silver
1970s Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Paperweight
unsigned attribution Murano
3.75 h x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images provided
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Jade Green Resin Seated Buddha Sculpture
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bright jade green resin seated Buddha, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 4" depth x 3.5" width x 3.38" height ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Resin
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale""
Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Rosenthal
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design
measurements: the ashtr...
Category
1970s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Bronze Figural Nude Greek Wine God Bacchus Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
A small figural nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century. Bacchus was known as the 'wine' God. Piece has nice, made of sold bronze or brass, with a dark green matte verdigris finish. Dimensions: 2.13" Depth x 2.25" Width x 6.25" Height.
Round Side Table shown, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314219316612 (SOLD.)
Lucite Side Table shown search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314212156103
Modern Art Deco Spheres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's
By Hermès
Located in Lausanne, CH
Vintage Hermès, Paris, an elegant desk accessory. The paperweight is in the shape of a decimal ruler, silver-plate with detachable black leather tab.
Made circa 1975, signed.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
H 0.6 in W 2.09 in D 10.44 in
LIBERTY'S LONDON CAMEL SCULPTURE WiTH LOVELY AGED LEATHER ON HAND CARVED WOOD
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this camel sculpture with lovely aged leather on hand-carved wood.
It has been made for Liberty's in London.
This lovely camel has both great aesthetic and decretive value.
It has been made for the kids of the wealthy people that shopped by Liberty's.
Underneath the leather, the hide is a very well-carved wooden sculpture which is why the sizeable camel has such realistic features.
We feel that the maker of this work of animal art has beautifully captured the look and soul of this majestic desert animal...
Category
20th Century Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Leather
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to th...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality.
These clocks were us...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel
Japanese "TomoKazu" Inlaid Marquetry Chess of Checkers board, Japan, circa 1980s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Miami, FL
Post-Modern Japanese chessboard or checkerboard. Rendered in an intricate inlay marquetry of walnut, burl, birch, and maple. By Tomokazu, Japan, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Maple, Birch
H 0.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Previously Available Items
Slot Machine Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The coolest little table lighter, cast in the shape of a working slot machine. This vintage piece has meticulous details with a functioning pull lever and image reel with graphics of...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Mustang Airplane Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Mustang airplane. Made of metal with "P 51-D" inscribed on underside of left side wing. "Mustang" inscribed on underside of right side wi...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Cruise Ship Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique table lighter in the shape of a cruise ship parting waves on its bow. Made in Japan, 1980s. A fun lighter perfect for any nautical lover. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
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. Functional rubber tracks with slight wear as shown. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Apple II Computer Table Lighter, Japan 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally rare and hard to find pewter table lighter in the shape of an Apple II computer made in Japan and sold by Comoy’s of London circa 1978. The Appl...
Category
1970s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Knight Helmet Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Japanese knight helmet lighter. Made in the 1980s. Visor has turned a gorgeous bronze color after years of use. Pushing down the visor tri...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
1970s Dansk Polar Bear Silver Plated Paperweight Animal Sculpture Scandinavian
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Dansk silver-plated polar bear paperweight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan on the underside.
Great collectors' piece and a Gift idea for the Holiday Season...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 2.63 in D 0.75 in
Dansk Silverplate Elephant Figurine
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage silver-plate elephant figurine/paperweight by Dansk.
Manufacturer: Dansk
Origin: Japan
Year: 1970s
Dimensions: 2.25" wide x 2.25" tall x 1.5" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Slot Machine Lighter, 1980s, Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool 1980s table lighter in the shape of a working slot machine. Comoys of London - 'Made In Japan' sticker on the underside. This vintage piece has great balance and details like a ...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
18th Century, Japanese Cloisonne Scroll Weights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese enamel metal Fuuchin scroll weights. The scroll weights are enameled with polychrome floral and cloud patterns made ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Enamel
Sikorsky Helicopter Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Skiorsky SH-3A/D Helicopter. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has great balance and details like pro...
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Paperweights
Materials
Metal
