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Place of Origin: North American
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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Longhorn Steer Head Paperweight
By Gorham
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage longhorn steer head silverplate paperweight. Unmarked, few edge, horn tip dings. Solid and heavy, very black patina.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic North American Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Jonathan Adler Acrylic Pop Art Pill Sculpture, 150 MG Red
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Get your daily prescription of surrealism with Jonathan Adlers’ lustrous homages to fab pharmaceuticals. Crafted from solid acrylic in poppy colors with laser-etched dosages. Use as ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary International Style North American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Solid Brass Propeller Paper Weight / Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass boat propeller mounted on a wood base. This nautical piece makes a perfect desk accessory / paperweight.
Category

20th Century North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Robert Indiana Style Love Paperweight or Small Sculpture
By Robert Indiana
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A paperweight in polished metal after Robert Indiana. Likely purchased at MoMA. This piece would add great modernist character to any desk or office environment.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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....
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s
By Merle James Edelman, Abraham Palatnik
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern c. 1970's Merle Edelman half round Op Art face lucite sculpture with 3D eyes over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

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 ...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique vintage brass turtle on faux book paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. The ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Wheaton Village Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art glass paperweight with a large hand blown flower with bubbles, made in USA in 1977 Original mark on the base Measures: Diamet...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Gold

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"...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Jonathan Adler Acrylic Pop Art Pill Sculpture, 150 MG Yellow
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Get your daily prescription of surrealism with Jonathan Adlers’ lustrous homages to fab pharmaceuticals. Crafted from solid acrylic in poppy colors with laser-etched dosages. Use as ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary International Style North American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s. Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base. Can de used as a desk paperweight. Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau North American Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Anvil, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Small, playful vintage Industrial anvil.
Category

20th Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lucite Abstract Geometric Table Top Sculpture / Paperweight, 1980's
By Vasa Velizar Mihich, Enzo Mari
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Lucite abstract Geometric table top sculpture / Paperweight, 1980's.
Category

20th Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Unique Vintage 1950s Black Marble Horse Head Bookends with Brass Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the elegance and timeless design of our extraordinary pair of vintage circa 1950s stone bookends. These unique bookends are meticulously crafted from the finest marble, ensuring their great condition and long-lasting beauty. At the focal point of each bookend is a meticulously detailed horse-head design, expertly carved from premium black marble. These sculpted horse heads rest atop a rectangular brass plate, which has been newly cleaned and polished to a gleaming finish. The combination of the dark, rich marble and the golden hue of the brass creates a striking contrast that is sure to catch the eye. The horse bookends are further enhanced by their rectangular marble base, adding an extra layer of sophistication and elegance. These vintage black marble horse...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Stone, Brass, Metal

Robert Indiana Brushed Aluminum Red Love Paperweight Sculpture Desk Accessory
By Robert Indiana
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare rendition and small edition of the vintage Robert Indiana love paperweight sculpture is rarely seen version in red brushed aluminum. This may have only been a very sma...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Giant Golfball, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant vintage golfball in cream plaster/plastic. 8.5" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Very heavy a...
Category

1980s Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made in Solid Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or Desk accessory. In good condition no chips, light scratches to the faceted glass.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating rivets in lucite cube advertisement for the J L Thompson Corporation, paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa the 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Andrew Szoeke Monogram "G" Cube or Paperweight
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Atlanta, GA
Andrew Szoeke Monogram "G" Cube or Paperweight, unsigned, American, circa 1940s. Szoeke is considered to be one of the masters of handmade inlaid woodwork and furniture, and he produ...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Edward Kachurik Glass Paperweight for Pa Art
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Orb shaped paperweight by glass artist Edward Kachurik in pink and blue. Signed "PA Art 1994" with a stylized "94" etched into underside. Artist: Edward Kachurik Year: 1994 ...
Category

1990s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Small Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

"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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Large Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Industrial Metal Machine Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two brass dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial North American Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy white paint.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small 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 a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Post-Modern Marble Block / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous post-modern green marble block / paperweight ,circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 4"D x 4...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Vintage Solid Brass Padlock by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Doraville, GA
A heavy solid brass padlock, which opens to a black interior, and has a movable key cover, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia Metalcrafters...
Category

1960s American Colonial Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental vintage Bayer pill in cream plaster/ceramic. 7" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Black felted bottom. Great piece of art ...
Category

1970s Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jacks bookends by Bill Curry in chocolate brown enamel. Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends. Bill Curry Jacks Scul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Clear Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Blue Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Se...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Copper Ore Ingot Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool copper (I believe it is copper-not positive) ore ingot paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 5.5" W x 3.25" D x...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Sunrise Glass Jellyfish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Sunrise glass jellyfish sculpture. Blown glass sculpture of jellyfish, in Sunrise, made in the USA. Other color variations available.
Category

2010s Other North American Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blue Organic Geode Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive pair of blue organic geode bookends with a long history. Brightly colored with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over hundreds of years. Finished with a...
Category

20th Century North American Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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 North American Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...
Category

2010s Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Lucite and 1970s Copper Pennies Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite desk paperweight or decorative object of encased United States 1970 copper pennies. Dimensions: 2.63" height. Other items shown in images also ...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Magnifying Glass with Mother of Pearl Inlaid Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated silver metal frame magnifying glass. The handle features a geometric pattern of inlaid mother of pearl. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee table...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Harley Davidson Stitched Black Leather Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Harley Davidson stitched black leather weighted paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a great well worn look and measures 4.25"W x 3....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Paperweights

Materials

Leather

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