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Art Deco Paperweights

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

Find a collection of vintage Art Deco dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Art Deco
1919 René Lalique, Seal Papillon Ailes Fermees Frosted Glass with Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Papillon Ailes Fermees" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature. Perfect condition Measure : Height: 6 cm Félix Marcilhac...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Glass with Blue Patina, Flowers
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Soucis" made in clear and frosted with blue patina by René Lalique in 1931. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Measures: height: 8.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

1925 René Lalique, Seal Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Dindon" (turkey) made in butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on the edge. Perfect condition Measure: height: 6 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

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.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Iron

'Moineau Timide' Art Deco Glass Paperweight by Rene Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Moineau Timide, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Numbered 1151 and stencil etched R Lalique France to underside. Literatu...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

'Moineau Moquer' Rene Lalique Glass Paperweight
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Moineau Moqueur, an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Stencil etched R Lalique France to underside. René Jules Lalique (French...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

'Moineau Fier' Original Rene Lalique Glass Bird Paperweight
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Moineau Fier', an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral base. R Lalique France raised to underside. René Jules Lalique (French, 1860–19...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

'Moineau Sournois' Rene Lalique Glass Paperweight
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Moineau Sournois', an Art Deco glass bird paperweight. A frosted glass figure of a sparrow pecking for food. Stencil etched R Lalique France to underside Literature: Marcilhac, R...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot French Bulldog Signed by Gaston H. Bourcart, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze car mascot French bulldog signed by Gaston H. Bourcart. The hood ornament is in gilt bronze and stands on a marble base. France 1925. This mascot is illustrated p...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal stylised bird pipe rest Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony circa 1930s Stamped on base Measures: Height 2.5...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Metal

Murano Glass Large Heart Paperweight
By Dona & Co.
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass large heart paperweight, Dona furnace brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Middle of Century Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass millefiori paperweight, labelled made in Italy by Fratelli Toso brilliant condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murrine

Middle of Century Murano Glass Lattice Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass lattice paperweight, blue and white lattice, with original sticker brilliant condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic solid glass Art Deco mirrored paperweight, having bevelled edges. This piece is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to display and use. Made in the 1930's att...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Mirror

Middle of century murano glass paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass millefiori paperweight, original sticker Fratelli Toso, year 1950 brilliant condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murrine

Large Murano Glass Ball Paperweight Controlled Bubbles
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful large murano glass clear ball paperweight with controlled bubbles, original sticker brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Modernist Paperweight Style of Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Iron

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 bas...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble

Rene Lalique Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight. Features a sparrow (wings closed), perched on a pedestal. Engraved makers mark to the underside, 'R....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

Rene Lalique Glass 'Deux Aigles' Paperweight
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Deux Aigles' paperweight, with details highlighted in grey staining. Features two eagle heads facing each other with a ball in their beaks. Moulde...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

Oak and Leather Stationery by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak wastebasket, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minima...
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1940s South American Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury Italian hand-carved alabaster owl bookends. Hand carved alabaster owls hand-painted in black and red with the original glass eyes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Alabaster, Carrara Marble

Art Deco Owl Silvered Bronze Sculpture, G.H. Laurent, France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco owl silvered bronze sculpture, signed G.H. Laurent, and stamped France and 31. Figure mounted over a black and golden portoro marble base. Ver...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze of Beethoven by Henri Dropsy, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven. By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920. In very good condi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Paperweight Sculpture of a Bird or Swan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France, a beautifully designed and sculpted bronze figure of a bird. A wonderful paperweight or stand alone sculpture. A compliment to any shelf or work station.
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20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the ba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France. Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max Le Verrier). Genuine period sculpture...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Metal

Original Rene Lalique 'Moineau Fier' Glass Paperweight
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Moineau Fier, an Art Deco glass paperweight. A proud sparrow in frosted glass set on an integral base. Model number 1149. R Lalique France raised to underside. Literature: Marcilha...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Glass

Felt Lined Steel and Brass 'Waveform' Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary Art Deco style brass and steel paperweight with a felt base. Perfect for the paperless office. Limited edition of 20 - stamped and signed underneath. The bras...
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2010s American Art Deco Paperweights

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Brass, Steel

1912 René Lalique, Seal Sauterelle Electric Blue Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Sauterelle" made in electric blue glass by René Lalique in 1912. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb color. height: 4 cm l...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Pair of Art Deco Style Onyx Horses Heads Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Art Deco style onyx horses heads bookends. Vintage beautiful and incredibly stylish pair of midcentury marble horse bust bookends....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Onyx, Marble

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Art Deco French silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a cat, ' Chat De Siam Assis ‘. This figure was produced as paperweight and also as car mascot (Perfect gift for any...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Squirrel Paperweight Claude and Marcel Guillemard, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Cute Art Deco Paperweight / Car Mascot Gilt Bronze in the shape of squirrel. Signed by the French artist Claude and with the founders' signature of Marcel ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx Marble. Very nice Sculpture, perfect for a desk or a side table. Can be used as a p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt. In French this model is called Boule de Gui. Wrought iron with chromed finish. France 1921. We have a pair available...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Iron

1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Victoire Frosted Glass With Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Stamp Seal "Victoire" made in frosted glass with blue patinat by René Lalique in 1920. Molded and engraved signature Perfect condition. height: 4.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Paperweight with Silver Leaf
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass paperweight with silver leaf brilliant condition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Venini Tyra Lundgren Murano Fully Signed Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare antique Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to designer Tyra Lundgren f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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

1940s Beagle Doggy Bronze Sculpture Ring Holder by Richard Rohac Austria
Located in National City, CA
Adorable solid bronze dog sculpture a ring holder or paperweight by Richard Rohac Austria 1940s Art Deco. Artist signed R.R - Richard Rohac Made in Austria Measures: 5 deep x 8.5 t...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pen holder in Macassar wood and metal. Made in Italy in the 1930s. An amazing piece! An elegant piece, in excellent condition with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Metal

1940s Austria Adorable Bronze Mouse Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac
Located in National City, CA
Adorable Solid Bronze Mouse sculpture jewelry ring holder or paperweight by Richard Rohac. Austria 1940s Art Deco. Artist signed R.R Richard Rohac ma...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed.M. Sandoz - Susse Fre'res Ed.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Vitange Caithness Scotland Signed Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange Caithness Scotland glass paperweight signed brilliant condition.
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1960s Scottish Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Art Glass

Heart Murano Glass Faceted Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass purple faceted paperweight by rose flower brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Rare Lalique "Chrysis" Mascot or Paperweight in Amber Crystal Art Deco France
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
Presenting this fabulous "Chrysis" nude woman mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished amber crystal. This example is a limited edition release from the late 1990s produc...
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1990s French Art Deco Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Glass Abstract Paperweight Controlled Bubbles and Gold Leaf
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass abstract paperweight, beautiful controlled bubbles and gold leaf, brilliant condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano Glass Faceted Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vintage murano glass faceted paperweight by Poli Seguso vetri D'arte, brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Abstract Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass abstract paperweight blue, pink, white and clear with controlled bubbles brilliant condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass aquarium paperweight, 6 fishes inside by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Large Art Deco Green Onyx Cigar Ashtray with Nude Bronze Lady Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Art Deco Green Onyx Cigar Ashtray with Nude Bronze Lady Sculpture. Signed "Made In Austria".
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

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Onyx, Bronze

Middle of Century Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass paperweight, blue, green and clear with controlled bubbles, brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Bronze Owl and Marble Paper Weight
Located in London, London
Paper weight Stylised bronze owl Bronze perch Marble base Early to mid 20th century.  
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Middle of Century Murano Glass Millefiore Paperweights
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century Murano glass millefiore paperweights,set of trees brilliant condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Small Anemone Flower Sculpture in Crystal Glass by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A delicate flower symbolizing purity and innocence, the anemone inspired René Lalique to create this design in 1931, originally crafted in glass. When fashioned by the hands of an ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Paperweights

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Crystal

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Measures: Sta...
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20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

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...
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1990s American Art Deco Paperweights

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Metal

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped F...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco paperweights for sale on 1stDibs

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paperweights, popular names associated with this style include René Lalique, Fratelli Toso, Alfredo Barbini, and Just Andersen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $750.

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