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Period: 20th Century
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...

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Scottish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970
Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970

Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970

By Monique Gerber

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined and sculptural bronze paperweight or ashtray by the French artist Monique Gerber, dating from circa 1970. Elegantly modeled in the form of a single marguerite (daisy) petal...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970
Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970

Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Vintage solid brass paperweight depicting a stylized leaf with organic lines. The wavy, textured shape evokes a natural leaf while maintaining a decorative aesthetic typical of 1970s...

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French Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and unusual, Murano hand blown jet black with gold and silver flecks Italian art glass snail paperweight figurine. The piece has an original clear and gold label that reads “Vetreria Venier Murano...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Paperweight A stunning example of traditional Murano craftsmanship, this hand-blown Italian art glass paperweight showcases the timeles...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s
Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s

Vintage Italian Onyx & Alabaster Pencil Stand Paperweight, 1960s

By Enzo Mari, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in San Diego, CA

A masterclass in understated Italian Modernism, this vintage onyx and alabaster pencil stand from the 1960s transforms an everyday desk accessory into a sculptural design object. Exp...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized bunny rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on th...

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French 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription
Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription

Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage brass four leaf clover paperweight with inscription, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x .25"H. A very cool and unique piec...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s
Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Exceptional Murano art glass paperweight featuring an aquarium-style underwater scene with suspended tropical fish and richly colored abstract marine décor. Handblown in Italy during...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...

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German Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere

Located in New York, NY

An Italian moss green and black alabaster marble decorative object sphere, Italian Midcentury Modern to '70 Modern design periods, circa mid to late 20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Italy...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1
Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Located in St. Louis, MO

This is a classic piece of vintage 1980s Pop Art corporate/desk Americana—a crisp, uncirculated Federal Reserve Note flawlessly embedded in a solid block of clear Lucite (acrylic res...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite, Paper

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight
Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960
Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful abstract Murano blown glass sculpture. Artist unknown. Italy, 1960s This art glass paperweight sculpture has an eye-catching design with spiral shape standing on a clear gl...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight
Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool modernist silver plated pear paperweight / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is well crafted with a nice weight and in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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American Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue
1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Decorative "Groupe de Six Moineaux" statue paperweight made in glass with light blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1933. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect and great ...

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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight
Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage oversized diamond solitaire engagement ring paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 3.25"D x 2.25"H. A very cool and unique p...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green with bubbles, and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati comp...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.5-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of the...

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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989
Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

By Vasa Velizar Mihich, Shlomi Haziza

Located in St. Louis, MO

Faceted colorful & playful set of nine Lucite Vasa Mihich cube sculptures, one is signed Vasa and dated '89. 2" square blocks of colors, change at angles of play of light into differ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Huge red and yellow hand blown pulled Murano glass sculpture of two parrots perched on glass branches. Italy, 1960s. The sculpture is well executed with the Sommerso and Murrine gla...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Glass Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Glasgow, GB

This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...

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Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy
Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy

Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy

By Piero Fornasetti, 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 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight
Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight

Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A really fun pop art "Coca Cola" / Coke bottle in lucite sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with minor markings and crazing due to age;...

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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass
Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass

Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass paperweight features an abstract biomorphic central design element in blue glass with metallic pigments, raising from the bottom and forming a mountain-like shape....

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American Organic Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s
Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s

Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s

By Gumps

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a vintage mid-century dandelion flower encased in lucite paperweight made by Gumps USA in the 1960s. It is a perfect decorative piece of art for a desk or mid-century inspire...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Covered Compass
Covered Compass

Covered Compass

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Edwardian naval training compass in a glass case having graphic black and white lettering of the compass points and a working metal pointer, printed with the once well-known manuf...

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English Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Green Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Green Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available

Green Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian green Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold flecks / made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inch...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Located in Palermo, PA

This stunning paperweight features a beautiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The inside bottom of the piece is made of rich blue glass, where the bubbles are ca...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

By Steven Correia

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

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American 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano
Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large round glass paperweight infused with multiple suspended bubbles, creating captivating depth and movement within the sphere. The bubbles catch and refract light beau...

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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, 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...

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Japanese Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Resin and Brass Inclusion Paperweight, Geometric Space Age Design, France 1970s
Resin and Brass Inclusion Paperweight, Geometric Space Age Design, France 1970s

Resin and Brass Inclusion Paperweight, Geometric Space Age Design, France 1970s

By Enzo Mari, Pierre Giraudon

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Resin and Brass Inclusion Paperweight, Geometric Space Age Design, France 1970s Rare and elegant French decorative paperweight from the 1970s, crafted in transparent faceted resin with a subtle amber-yellow tint. The piece features multiple suspended brass nuts embedded within the resin, creating a fascinating "inclusion" effect that recalls the experimental design aesthetics of the Space Age era. The paperweight is formed as a geometric polyhedron, whose angled surfaces multiply reflections and visually fragment the metallic inclusions, producing an engaging optical effect from every viewpoint. Sculptural and functional, it serves equally well as a desk accessory, a decorative object, or a small contemporary sculpture...

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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...

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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine
Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Buddha is made of Amber resin. Amber resin possibly from Baltic area.

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Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight

By François Linke

Located in North Hollywood, CA

French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli. Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" de...

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French Belle Époque Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, 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...

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Japanese Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s
Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s

Daum France Rose Passion Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight, 1990s

By Daum

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Daum France "Rose Passion" Pâte de Verre Crystal Rose Paperweight Sculpture, Signed A beautiful Daum France "Rose Passion" pâte de verre cristal sculpture, exquisitely modeled as a ...

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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970
Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this stunning crystal turtle figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the early 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely turtle with dimensional ca...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.
Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of iconic Tiffany "box with bow" crystal and porcelain trinket boxes by Tiffany & Co. circa 1990's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Japanese Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal