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Organic Modern Paperweights

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE

Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.

Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.

Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.

Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.

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Style: Organic Modern
Color:  Brown
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight. Each of these brass leaves are handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using ve...
Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal ball on stand - a lovely rock crystal specimen on an acrylic base, which also looks to be cut crystal. A compliment to any desk or s...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Rock Crystal

Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

Granite Geometrical Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid granite paper weight - very clean, architectural and geometrical piece with 18 sides... a good weight for holding down important papers or simply de...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Granite

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1990s American Organic Modern Paperweights

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Organic Modern Paperweights

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Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Dimitri Omersa embossed brown leather Turtle with label. Can be used as a paperweight or as decoration. Fun size. In fine condition, retains label.
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1970s English Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights

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Leather

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Beautiful Empire style malachite orb on a bronze doré stand retour d'Egypte of 3 figures of standing maidens with a pine cone in the center an detailed crown holder hosting a large...
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19th Century French Antique Organic Modern Paperweights

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Malachite, Bronze

Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, polished rock crystal Obelisk sculpture, in the Modern style, circa 20th century. Piece is hand-carved and polished smooth from one piece...
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

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Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Obelisk
Rock Crystal Obelisk
H 5.25 in W 1.13 in D 1.13 in
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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1970s German Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Metal

Cathy Graham Decoupage Paper Weight
Located in New York, NY
Handmade decoupage paper weight, designed by Cathy Graham and crafted by Scott Potter.
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2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Crystal Apple Sculpture / Paper Weight by Steuben Glassworks
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal apple sculpture / paper weight by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1980s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3.5"D x 4"H; it is han...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely cast starfish paperweight, sculpture or hanging sculpture since it has a hook to the backside. Well made and can be used in the office or as a decorative accessory, made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
H 2.25 in W 10.25 in D 11 in
Vintage Solid Brass Propeller Paper Weight / Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass boat propeller mounted on a wood base. This nautical piece makes a perfect desk accessory / paperweight.
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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 Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Previously Available Items
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast brass gecko paperweight with bronze patina finish. Dimensions: H 1 cm x W 15 cm x D 7 cm / H 0.4 in x W 5.91 in x 2.76 in
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large Purple Geode Amethyst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Geode Amethyst features a free forme intense purple color and a variety of crystals. The edge of the piece is polished to reveal the white quartz layer and rests on a wood base ...
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17th Century Antique Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst

Large Purple Geode Amethyst
Large Purple Geode Amethyst
H 14.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Cenedese 1980s Italian Modern Green Red Crystal Murano Glass Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A pair is available, Venetian Christmas tree sculpture of organic sleek Minimalist cone design, in handcrafted mouth-blown Murano glass, part of a vintage collection assembled by Cos...
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1980s Italian Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Formia Italian Vintage Pure 24-Karat Gold Murano Glass Christmas Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass tree of organic sleek Minimalist cone design, a vintage creation by the Venetian company Formia, individually mouth blown and handcrafted for a unique feel. Made preciou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Large Pyrite Valentine's Day Heart
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved pyrite specimen from Peru. Pyrite is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. The ideal gift for Valentines Day - love, prosperity and good luck!
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Pyrite

Large Pyrite Valentine's Day Heart
Large Pyrite Valentine's Day Heart
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Large Pyrite Heart from Peru
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved pyrite specimen from Peru. Pyrite is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. The ideal gift for Valentines Day- Love, prosperity and good lu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights

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Pyrite

Large Pyrite Heart from Peru
Large Pyrite Heart from Peru
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Large Pyrite Heart From Peru
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved pyrite specimen from Peru. Pyrite is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. The ideal gift for Valentines Day - love, prosperity and good l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights

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Pyrite

Large Pyrite Heart From Peru
Large Pyrite Heart From Peru
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Solid Onyx Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of solid onyx stone bookends in an earth tone pallette.
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20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

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Onyx

Pair of Solid Onyx Bookends
Pair of Solid Onyx Bookends
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Purple Amethyst Geode Specimen
Located in New York, NY
An amethyst geode specimen with large purple crystal Formations dating from the 20th century, possibly Brazil. This piece is in good vintage co...
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst

Purple Amethyst Geode Specimen
Purple Amethyst Geode Specimen
H 4 in W 8 in D 5 in
Geode and Crystal Encrusted Objet
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic goede with a glass overlay with semi precious quartz specimens of amethyst, black quartz, pyrite and citrine. A great addition to any tabletop.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

Organic Modern Large Agate and Crystal Bookends with Amethyst Center
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of organic modern bookends comprised of agate stone in muted hues of pale grey and neutrals. The sculptures features hand-cut polished fronts, with rough exterior edges and fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Organic Modern paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic 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, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paperweights, popular names associated with this style include Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd., Baccarat, Helena Starcevic Ceramics, and Mats Jonasson. 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 $37 and tops out at $750 while the average work can sell for $350.

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