Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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French sculpture of a pigeon in Cracked Ceramic circa 1960 France White Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French sculpture of a pigeon in Cracked Ceramic circa 1960 France White Color. Can be used as a Paperweight.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
Original Victorian Door Knob Cast Pewter Paperweight, Glasgow School of Art
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Original Glasgow School of Art, artist's proof of a pewter casting of a Victorian door knob
The mold for this one-off casting was created using a V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
1970s Stunning Pair of Big Italian Marble Dices, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches
7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Note Pad Holder in Chrome, Lucite and Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful note pad holder in chrome, lucite and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Glass Sea Lion Paperweight by Folke Walving, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Glasgow, GB
A modernist-style sea lion paperweight, crafted in the 1960s by Swedish glassmaker Folke Walving.
Made from clear, sparkling lead crystal, the sculptur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Millefiori Paperweight Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano midcentury modern 1960s Millefiori flower, green, blue, red, white murine Italian Art Glass paperweight.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine
Italian 1960s Silver Owl Paperweight
Located in London, GB
This delightful little owl silvered metal paperweight has gorgeous orange and black glass eyes.
She or he is surprisingly heavy and is therefore perfect for what s/he was designed ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Seguso Murano Opalescent White Dark Olive Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and dark olive green opalescent Italian art glass baby bear cub sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The bear is nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso spring wild flowers, micro millefiori, Italian art glass ribbons basket paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The inside ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight.
Italian Mid-century Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Floral Motif.
Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Onyx
Large Carl Auböck Model #4751 'Paperclip' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4751 'Paperclip' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstät...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amberina Murano Art Glass Pumpkin Sculpture with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1960s
A finely executed Murano Italian hand blown art glass figural pumpkin fru...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with bubbles and cobalt blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. Documented to the Salvia...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Midcentury Crystal Lucite American Knot Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury crystal Lucite American knot paperweight sculpture. This wonderful piece was designed by Dorothy Thorpe in America during the 1960s.
An amazing item with a unique knot ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Lucite
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The cute bird h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Crystal Cat Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming midcentury figurative crystal sculptural paperweight in the shape of a sleeping cat. A wonderful compliment to any desk or table.
OFFERING FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Paperweight in Murano glass in the style of Barbini, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I propose an object for your home that will make you think of being at the seaside.
The great artisan skills of the Murano glass masters have made it possible for you to hold a piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to blue, and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stylish cast brass paperweight shaped like an oversized screw. A humorous yet whimsical piece of design from the 1960s. Great for anyone but would be fitting for an Architect or ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Murano Blue White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent cobalt blue and white opalescent Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Created in the manner of designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Alabastro" technique. The main body is almost a ball, with large applied opal white fins...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Solid Russian Malachite Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.
Category
20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Malachite
Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic
Located in London, GB
Surrealist paperweight sculptures have eyes screen printed on sharp cut acrylic shapes. The eyes reflect on the different angles and depending on your position they are visible or va...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with three flowers inside, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 2.5 inches, height ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Art Glass, Controlled Bubble Paperweight by Liskeard Glass, England c 1970
Located in Glasgow, GB
Large art-glass paperweight, crafted in the 1970s by the renowned English glassmakers Liskeard Glass, showcases the exquisite 'bullicante' technique through its display of internal b...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s.
As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles.
Clear Controlled Bubble Standing Penguin Bird Animal Art Glass Figurine Paperweight.
Collectible Blown Clear G...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Octopus Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage art glass octopus paperweight, mid/late-20th century.
4 inches wide by 3 ⅝ tall
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art 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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Resin
Carl Auböck Paperweight in Leather and Stone, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight in leather and stone, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with red, green, and yellow swirl pattern / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Diameter 2.5 inches, height 2.5 inches
Please not...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition.
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier.
Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
François Godebski Fractal Resin Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Signed and dated fractal resin by François Godebski.
FRANÇOIS GODEBSKI (1940-1997)
François Godebski was a Franch designer and sculptor who came from a family of artists, his father...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Resin
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 5 H cm
Period of Time: 1960
Condition: Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy.
A bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Stylized Bull Head Sculpture / Paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France
By Saint Louis
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice stylized bull head sculpture / paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"W ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Iron
Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Weight: 5 kilos.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage ICET Arte Murano hand blown deep black with white accents abstract shape tuxedo kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET...
Category
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s
By Siemens
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...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
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 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
1980 Decorative Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Petrified Wood
Clear and Magenta Glass Signed Studio Paperweight with Bubble Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
Studio hand blown luminous glass paperweight with magenta and clear glass freeform design. Engraved signature on bottom, Mc B.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculptural Jack Made in Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Jack made in oak wood.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. Signed by Artist A.R. and Date 5.3.80. The best addition to your desk or e...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
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 American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown heavy copper aventurine, with green and blue accents Italian art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice 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 and mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Crystal Faceted Table Lighter
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant table lighter designed with a shape that evoques the Mid-Century Modern Italian style. A similar pattern of this design can be possible to find in the production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Mid-century Modern paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, art glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paperweights, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso, and Peter Sandback. 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 $45 and tops out at $8,800 while the average work can sell for $475.