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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
Paperweight attributed to Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful paperweight attributed to Baccarat. Paperweights were created in France in the 19th century. Glass paperweights began to be widely collected in the mid-19th century, af...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

"Wyoming" Oil on Canvas by Robert Frame '1924-1999' Signed
By Robert Aaron Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful, original framed, landscape painting entitled "Wyoming" by Robert Aaron Frame. The colors are rich, vibrant and bold. Set in a w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Wood, Canvas

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperwe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

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

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Blown Glass

Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Stone

Midcentury Bottle-Shaped Sculpture in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful bottle shaped sculpture made entirely of travertine marble. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

Murano Art Glass Paperweight of a Fish, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it. Murano art glass, signed. A nice addition to any desktop. Mea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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

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Brass

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Dekor Libreria Pattern, (Library), 1980s The circular Fornasetti porcelain paperweight has a continuous scene of books...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic

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

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Art Glass

Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal, Chrome

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Yellow Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown yellow and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058 designed in the 1950's. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Heavy Solid Bronze Clover Shaped Paperweight, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze paperweight.  
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Andrew Szoeke "L" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Wood

Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano Glass Bullseye Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Murano glass paperweight. By Vistosi. In the form of a black (or deep amethsyt) ameoba shape with a green & white bullseye pattern. Simply a great Italian glass paper...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Barovier Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please per item (4 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Lucite

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage handblown glass Murano paperweight. This paperweight has a unique design in that the interior of the glass looks like tortoiseshell with beautiful tones of dark brown, Amber and gold. This vintage paperweight...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird 1960s
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass bird. The body of bubbles Italian ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Caithness Uranus Planet Paperweight by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine limited edition glass paperweight by Caithness. Entitled 'Uranus'. From the Planet Series of paperweights by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes. No. 71 from an edition of 500. Simply a wonderfully rare paperweight...
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1970s Scottish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent limited edition paperweight attributed to Fratelli Toso. Large and showy with great bright colors of red, blue and green. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1970s Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Spiral Glass Paperweights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweights with grey spiral inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight / orname...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Paperweight Murano Milie fleur, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight Murano Miliefleur, 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 W x 7.5 D x 6 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom & Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of two hand blown clear crystal paperweights by Kosta Boda, Sweden. This set includes one mushroom paperweight designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Both are signed and numbered and the mushroom...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

Marked Vetreria Artistica Oball Murano Art Glass Multi-Color Paperweight Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Vetreria Artistica Oball Murano glass, art glass blended cobalt blue, green and rose color paperweight. Marked Oball Murano underneath an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine. Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere paper weight - similar to a tigers eye, yet white, opaque and subtle changes in every direction. A handsome complimen...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory. Vintage crystal art glass paperweight in blue and green Swirl. Paper weight for the sophisticated des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Andrew Szoeke "H" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "H" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

Vintage Polished Brass Praying Hands Bowl, Paperweight, Object or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Travertine Pyramid Bookends
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A little ancient mystery, a little modern charm. These pyramid-shaped bookends are carved from solid travertine and feel like tiny monuments for your shelf. Each one is a natural scu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Travertine

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory. Beautiful Murano Art Glass Cobalt Blue and Yellow Heart Shaped Paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Raw Stone Paperweight Natural Malachite Azurite
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Raw Stone Paperweight Natural Malachite Azurite Decorative Stone in Malachite and Azurite beautiful aqua hues. 3.5 H x 5D x 4.5 W Original natural state condition - refer to im...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Malachite, Other

John Deacons Perthshire Millefiori glass presse-papier 1970
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass paperweight. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used ...
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome 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 p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Chrome

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Aluminum

Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined desk accessory crafted in Italy from solid Carrara marble, dating to the 1970s. The sculptural cylindrical form features precision-carved grooves to hold business cards, wi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Carrara Marble

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Unique Marble and Brass Sculptural Paper Weight of a Dog or Animal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with White Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually serve as...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Vintage Two's Company Lucite Owl Tape Dispenser Attributed to Robert P. Gottlieb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lucite owl tape dispenser manufactured in Hong Kong for Two's Company of Mount Vernon, NY (ca. 1960s). Attributed to Robert P. Gottlieb, who...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Lucite

Pair of Crystal Stylized Penguin Sculptures by Val St. Lambert
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of petite faceted clear crystal penguin sculptures by Val St. Lambert exclusively for the Danbury Mint, circa 1980s. The pair are in excellent cond...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Italian Murano Handblown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Blue Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass pear fruit gold flecks leaf. Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 7" H x 7" W x 4.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight, 1993
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Art Glass 1993 abstract design paperweight. Beautiful handcrafted pink and white swirl Murano art glass paperweight. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown art glass decor, Sommerso orange center with gold flecks Italian blown art glass pear fruit decor paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Art Glass Paperweight, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage art glass egg-shaped paperweight produced by Skrdlovice Glasswork in former Czechoslovakia around 1967.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme Eye-catching Italian glass stonebath, Murano, intense red color with transparency that allows you to see inside, giving you the...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

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

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Art Glass

Vintage Bronze and Marble Roman Sandaled Paperweight Sculpture Fornasetti Style
Located in North Miami, FL
This Fornsetti style vintage paperweight, sculpture and desk accessory has a patinated bronze roman foot atop a white marble base. The bronze has bee...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960 Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros. This matching pair measu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural object of tactile allure and visual intrigue, this Italian marble sphere dates to the 1980s and is meticulously carved from Breccia marble, prized for its dynamic veinin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Breccia Marble

Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 7 H cm This sphere has damage and a number G04029 engraved. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch 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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