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Period: 1950s
1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Ceramic

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
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Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Malachite

Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Porcelain

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Latticino Paperweight Multicolor Blue, Pink and Green
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass Latticino paperweight is a true burst of color and sparkle, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. A kaleidoscope of blue...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus
Located in Milano, IT
Small sculpture in chromed metal representing the fluid man, designed in the 50s. In jargon it is called "sexual fluidity": that is the tendency of people under 25 to choose a partner of their own or of the other sex, without limits and without taboos. The pleasure and experimentation together, following the circumstances, availability and predilection of the moment. The vintage metal sculpture...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Metal

1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage paperweight desk accessory in the shape of an owl. This unique piece could be best suited in a library setting on a desk or bookshelf. Marked Italy
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Metal

Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight is by Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1950. The sculpture-paperweight boasts a typical design of the 1950s: a ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Crystal

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
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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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Resin

Fornasetti paper weight with NATO phonetic alphabet with pen rest
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Porcelain

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Latticino Swirl Paperweight with Gold Flecks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This spherical beauty features an int...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass, Murano Glass

Bronze Polo Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze sculpture representing a polo player on a wooden base. It dates from the 70s and is apparently unsigned. Good condition. Measures: 36x28x18 cm.
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European Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Group of 5 Murano Colored Glass Paperweights 1950s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of 5 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass paperweights from the 1950s manufactured by S.V.C.C. Vetri D’Arte, Italy. Five different colors, Amethyst, Clear, Turquoise, Emerald and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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

Vintage Italian Desk Set in Onyx Marble Ashtray and Paperweights, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative desk lot consisting of pear and able shaped paperweights with brass stems and a mosaic ashtray in Onyx marble. Manufactured in Italy during...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Onyx

Large Size Brutalist Solid Decorative Glass Block, France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unique solid glass block or sculpture. Trapezoidal shape. Good vintage condition. Some inner air bubbles. Attributed to Saint Gobain, France. This item will ship from France and can...
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French Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass

Pair of Cubes by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Two resin cubes, each containing a sphere, designed by Enzo Mari. Made in Italy by Danese Milano, 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Resin

Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s
Located in Cork, IE
Based on the design of their 1920s "MET2" and a post-war re-make from their 1930's "C210t", Siemens-Schuckert produced this model "W250T" in Germany between 1949 and 1955. Showcasing their aviation heritage - Siemens-Schuckert also produced aircraft during World War 1, such as the "Riesenflugzeug" (giant plane or R-plane) - this desk fan became THE GERMAN FAN...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Metal

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 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Brass

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Black Gold Measurement Insulator Paperweight Vintage
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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Gold

Handblown Wild Flower Art Glass Paperweight Attributed to Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Rare elegant Murano handblown wild flower art glass paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has three large white flowers insi...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass

2 penguin sculptures, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Chrome

Mid-Century French Signed Daum Paperweight Sculpture in Clear Crystal
By Daum
Located in COLMAR, FR
A magnificent, crystal desktop paperweight by renowned French crystal maker Daum. This is a unique, hand-made piece in transparent crystal, engraved on the bottom edge with the recog...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Crystal

Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roger Capron tree of life stoneware paperweights France, circa 1950’s Beautifully preserved Handmade, intricately etched trees Organic matte finish Marked identification Can be used...
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French Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Stoneware

1950s Arte Murano Millefiori Cane Round Globe Clear Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, clear surface and applied flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Murano) company. The paperweigh...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Murano Glass

richard rohac paper weight or bookend
Located in Munich, DE
paperweight or bookend / signed.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano glass aquarium bloc by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Murano glass aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese. Production of the 1950s. Excellent conditions. Intact in all parts.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Detail Murano stained glass paperweight, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Particular Murano stained glass paperweight, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful paperweight made of SUMMERED MURANO GLASS in green color. This object was handcrafted and hand-blown. It...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A magnificent c.1950s Baccarat Five Row Concentric Close-Packed Millefiori Paperweight. The base features the acid etched post-war Baccarat mark. Large and showy with great bright co...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass

Pocket Emptier or Centerpiece by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Torino, IT
rare and stunning, Fontana Arte's elegant and refined emptying bowl or centerpiece, great for any type of decor.
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Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass

Sculptural Hand Tabletop Accessory by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant heavy solid brass 'hand' paperweight.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1950s Chiesa Pietro Design Fontana Arte Italy Paperweight Chiseled Glass
Located in Biella, IT
Chiesa Pietro design by Fontana Arte Italy, sculpture chiselled glass years 60. Measure; 17 cm x 11 x 6 cm - 6.5 inches x 2.2" x2.3".
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Art Glass

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Multi-Color Paperweight in Glass Paste, Murano Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Particular paperweight in multicolored glass paste. Measures: Diameter 10 cm.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass

Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958 This paperweight was made as a souvenir for the 50th anniversary of the Italian A.E.C Electrical company.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Silver

Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039 Only polished
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1970s cut crystal ball suncatcher paperweight exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. With its mesmerizing facets and sparkling clarity, it adds a touch of charm an...
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Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Crystal

Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From America's oldest crystal manufacturer still in business, this is a beautifully blown piece of art. It features an elegant swan and Pairpoint's signature controlled bubble. In ve...
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American Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass The paperweight has a small chip on the bottom which is ground so that it does not have sharp edges Re-polished Original Condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Art Glass

Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Brass

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...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Glass, Blown Glass

Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed. Small scale meticulously detailed brass pipe paperweight by Viennese designer Carl Auböck.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Brass

Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous and happy vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass Murano paperweight and desk accessory has a sensual form in the shape of a heart. The light yellow color w...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Blown Glass

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
Located in Uccle, BE
A gilded bronze paperweight (La Dernière Cène) (The last supper) On the reverse extract of a poem by Jacques Prevert Ils sont à table Ils ne mangent pas Ils ne sont pas dans leu...
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French Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Bronze

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Marked, "MADE IN AUSTRIA" We are assume this is an earlier version of the, 'Best Foot Forward' desktop paperweight. Wonderful patina, presented in as found condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Bronze

1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One day in the middle of the 1950s, Lisa modeled a cat with the tail straight up in the air. The cat was made of dark brown stoneware with carved stripes. This modernist figurine was...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Stoneware

Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Re-polished Good Original Condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Art Glass

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sought after early chain paperweight, gold plated steel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa 1950s. Heavily worn, showing a wonderful patina and...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Paperweights

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Steel

Original Auböck Brass Paperweight, 1950, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck brass paperweight, 1950, Vienna, Austria.
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Vintage 1950s Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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