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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Murano Gold, White Glass Heart Sculptures, Paperweights Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage mid century modern hand blown Murano glass abstract heart sculptures and or paperweights have their original Made it Italy paper label on the back. They are exqu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold

vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Heavy Polychrome Glass Egg Sculpture
Located in bari, IT
1960s solid glass egg-shaped paperweight.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight "a simple way to add some fun to your desk"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage paperweight, in the shape of a pear. Control bubble Murano with clear and green tones. Item unmarked. No information present . Attributed in style a...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Mille fleur Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 4 H cm Condition: Good
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...
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1970s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass "Sommerso" decorated bookends decorated in a purple/plum color cased in a light blue - clear overlay. The bookends are unsigned - ci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano Millefiori Set of 2 Owl Paperweights in Style of Fratelli Toso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
An unusual owl shaped paperweights feature colorful millefiori on dark background and an applied clear glass eyes and ears details, finished with matte surface. The larger owl is marked with the original "Made in Murano, Italy" red and gold oval foil label on the left side; it has remnants of square paper label on the bottom. The small...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Daum France Crystal Dog Basset Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal basset hound figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the early 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely dog with dimensional...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s. This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal, Chrome

Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

Adam Jablonski Sommerso Paperweight with Slanted Base, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking abstract art glass paperweight features central core of swirling deep amber, cognac brown, and opal colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in a layer of clear glass...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Sommerso

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s. This nice doggy stands up on a small clear glass base. It has white spots on a bla...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dice Brass Copper Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice brass dice atop a copper base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare find, stunning Glass FIG by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus from 1980. Light pink and clear glass made in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. This piece is in ex...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Two Dolphins in Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two blue dolphins in a Coral Reef, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist paperweight in the shape of a foot, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Vintage Solid Brass Clover Paperweight or Ashtray with A Raised Dog Head Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A solid brass clover shape paperweight, ashtray, or trinket dish with a dog head at the center. This shiny gold dish will be a great addition to any space. Use it on a coffee table o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, showcases the exceptional artistry of Murano glassmakers. The piece is adorned wi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Italian Pewter Owl Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well cast Italian pewter owl bust paperweight from retailer Buffums, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"W 2.25"D x...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Pewter

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.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bronze and steel sculpture features a brass pestle that sits atop a steel mortar. Though not an actual mortar and pestle, this piece resembles just t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass, Steel

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Located in Praha, CZ
20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helenea Christensen, Kate Moss good original condition jr.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Paper

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Jalousie” (Jealousy), gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin. Chiselled gilt bronze paperweight depicting a figure secretly peering through a louvered shutter, a poetic reference t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage Lars Pagfeldt Figurine Stoneware, "Frog", Limited Edition of 100, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lars Pagfeldt, beautiful sculpture, stoneware paperweight "Frog" signed and numbered 70/100. Made in Sweden. In excellent condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Stoneware

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished nickel paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished nickel-plated brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Nickel, Brass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury Murano glass and gold dust spherical paperweight. It was produced in Italy during 1970s and attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Its peculiarity is the Murano glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Circa 1970 Solid Brass Golf Ball Show Horn Desk Paperweight
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 1970s Solid Brass Shoehorn Desk paperweight. Nice patina
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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Toso Murano 1976 Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Basket Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and pink Zanfirico ribbons basket with cobalt blue flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. By Baccarat. From the Zodiac series. With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from steel in original condition sign of use
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made in Italy. Great for a Desk as Paperweight, Sculpture or Office Accessory. Collector'...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

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

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Brass

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Lucite

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of cast iron Kewpie birds; mother and child. Large one weighs approx. 2.5 lbs. and is 4 inches long, small one is about a third of that.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Iron

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Paperweight w/ Yellow Trumpet Motif
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, features a vibrant yellow trumpet motif with intricate murines delicately embe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

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

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Brass

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of resin/lucite sculptures designed by Pierre Giraudon, model "Neon", France Mid-Century Modern / 1970s. With glow in the dark effect. Decorative and in good condition. Sma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1960 or slightly earlier back to the 1950's. This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, six spoke radial cane design. having Latticino Spokes. The predominant red, green and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight. The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section. There are no makers markings on the base that we can see. VASART HISTORY Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff. Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis. In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's
By Hillerod
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Ingenious magnetic paper clip holder designed by Sven Petersen for SAAP, Hillerod, Denmark Crafted in a rich dark rosewood, the ball of the pot is magnet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Rosewood

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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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, jade and emerald colors with small bubbles. Hand crafted in Ireland, circa 1980s. Sticker still attached. Kerry Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside. A compliment to any desk, work station or as a decorat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Mid-20th Pair of Brass Herons Sculpture in a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture You can turn the herons as you want.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Op Art Victor Vasarely Style Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Op Art colorful beveled Lucite Cube designed in the Style of Victor Vasarely. He was a Hungarian born French artist who used geometric shapes and colorful graphics...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Acrylic, Lucite

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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Large Millefiori Paperweight attrib. to Saint Louis, Scrambled Paperweight
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning paperweight dating back to the late 19th Century with roses and flowers that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it. This art piece has faceted e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine

Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, red and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy white paint.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Iron

Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish, ocean plants and bubbles in all the right places...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Dreamy engraved round glass disc Pisces paperweight by Val Saint Lambert, France, circa 1970s. Signed with engraved signature on disc edge, as pictured.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

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.

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