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Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon design, circa mid-20th century, I...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
An Italian alabaster marble round sphere or paperweight, /70s Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Marked "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and paperweight set. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" technique. Both pieces are profusely covered in gold leaf. The apple still retains an original but worn "Made In Italy" label underneath. Would make a great display on any desk, vanity or bedside table. Apple paperweight measures 2 5/8" high x 3 1/4" across, Pear bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green
By Murano Glass Sommerso
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...
Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Gold Pear Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming gold speckled Murano glass pear paperweight. Striking design of controlled bubbles throughout.
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20th Century Italian Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Sotheby's, New York Important Paperweights, Sale No. 5349
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's - New York: Important Paperweights - Sale No. 5349 - Saturday, June 15, 1985. Sotheby's Auction House, NY, June 1985. 1st Ed softcover. 393 lots photographed in color and b...
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1980s American Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Flat Pyrite Crystal Specimen Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pyrite paperweight. In the form of a flattened pyrite (or fool's gold) specimen. Simply a great paperweight! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, a...
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20th Century Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Pyrite

Seguso 1980 Italian Silver Navy Blue Apple Green Murano Glass Hen Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Design blown Murano glass rooster sculpture, high quality of craftsmanship with the overlaid body in chartreuse lime green Murano...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Aluminum Desk Block and Tray Accessory Set
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk set This high polished aluminum desk set, comprised of a desk tray and desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface Measures: Desk block 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
By Arthur Court
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...
Category

1990s Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Paul Ysart Poinsettia on a Pink & White Latticino Ground Glass Paperweight
By Paul Ysart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Paul Ysart glass paperweight. It has a slightly off-center poinsettia flower on a pink and white latticinio ground. It has an H cane for Harland Glass Studios below the flow...
Category

20th Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare and vintage New York City relic. No chips, No handling damage. However this example does have some manufacturing defects that are all Photo'd.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk block This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface. Made to order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs C. 1979. This is a rare piece. He rarely did his work in bronze. It retains the original darkened patina and has not been polished nor will be. It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Egg Shaped Murano Glass elliptical Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ecea wonderful deciorative or practical piece - the Clear glass with red and yellow ribbons are wonderful in it's tall size - hand crafted in Italy. nice Housewarming or Christmas ho...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Postmodern Black Metal, Clear Acrylic and Steel Nails Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern period clear and black acrylic and metal decorative object, circa late-20th century Piece is rectangular in shape, comprised of three pieces acrylic (black and clear), black metal screws and thin metal nails (approximately 500), making this an interesting Postmodern decorative object...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Antique Baccarat Pansy with Bud Glass Paperweight
By Clichy, Saint Louis, Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Baccarat paperweight. By Baccarat. With a deep purple and yellow lamp work pansy with a branching stem, leaves, and small bud on a clear base. In a high and round profile. ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and white millefiori canes, set up and manipulated to form the center of the piece, are c...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Stainless Steel Industrial Fork Mold Sculpture for Silverware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial factory mold in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or a...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
By Fratelli Toso
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Op Art Victor Vasarely Style Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories
By Victor Vasarely
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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Beranek Large Abstract Paperweight or Glass Sculpture, Signed
By Beranek Glass 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large art glass paperweight or sculpture features an abstract design in sapphire blue with green accents, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. The piece is marked with the...
Category

1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch
Located in New York, NY
A 4" Lucite square with inset gold coin; an award cube from Merrill Lynch. Lucite holds internal coin with iconic 'Merrill Lynch' Bull. Award reads: "Mer...
Category

Late 20th Century American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Malachite Jewelry Dish Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A green malachite jewelry dish or desk vessel, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry/trinket dish, a standalone decorative object, or paperweight/desk accessory for small items, etc. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75" Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: European white alabaster column pillar, ID#: LU1314218503602 (SOLD.) Blue art glass knot, ID#: LU1314218486102 (SOLD.) Green Murano art glass paperweight, ID#: LU1314218504872 (SOLD) Malachite dish (larger of the two), ID#: LU1314218497672 (SOLD.) Black and brass desk pen set...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
By Enzo Mari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Victorian Brass Lady's Hand Door Knocker 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Victorian lady's hand door knocker. Heavy cast brass. Great decorative desk paperweight. 19th century. rare
Category

19th Century European Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-Century Modern Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Italian Venetian Style Blue Crystal Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) blue swirl design colored crystal paperweight.
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Venetian Style Crystal Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) round colored crystal paperweight with 3 blue flowers.
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Venetian Style Floral Crystal Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) round colored crystal paperweight with pink, yellow, and blue flowers.
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Venetian Style Floral Crystal Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) multi colored round crystal paperweight with floral design.
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Venetian Style Crystal Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) multi colored round crystal paperweight with 5 bubbles.
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
By Richard Blow, Giuseppe Fiaschi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Silver

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes. The sides of the bit are horseshoes... and perfect for the horse lover. A compliment to any desk or work stat...
Category

20th Century Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Edwardian Match Strikes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of Edwardian threaded glass match strikes. The tops of the strikes are capped in silver, but with the years of polishing, the hallmarks have been rubbed off. There is no sign o...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano Glass Bullseye Paperweight
By Vistosi
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...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Black Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern/Postmodern black and neutral flesh-tone art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with an organic modern design, circa 1970s. This handmade art glass color...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful teapot shaped paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles are used to give the p...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury
By U.S. Army
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Ormolu Monkey Motif Green Crystal Controlled Bubble Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Ormolu monkey motif green crystal controlled bubble paperweight. France, Circa 1900s. An extraordinary work, with fine cast ormo...
Category

Early 20th Century French Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Orrefors Sweden Martti Rytkönen Crystal Elephant Orrefors Glass Paperweight
By Orrefors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Elephant, the Zoo Collection by Martti Rytkönen. This beautiful Orrefors crystal elephant paperweight from Sweden designed by Martti Rytkönen is a true minima...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Bust Head of Nefertiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful acrylic resin head of Nefertiti. A compliment to any shelf, desk or work station. Could be used as a paper weight or bookend as well. The piece is of good size and is wel...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight by Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Scandinavian Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight. This stunning studio art glass piece, signed and numbered, dates back to the 1970s. It features a transparent, sloped egg shape with frosted sides, except for a clear, flat window at the front. Through this window, you can admire a beautiful red and gold spiral decoration inside. A label on the front reads "Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden, 24 karat pure gold. The bottom is etched signed Strömbergshyttan and numbered. It stands approximately 6" high 2.75" across at the widest area Made in Sweden, circa 1970s. This gorgeous paperweight art glass sculpture is in wonderful vintage condition. About: The Strömberg factory, originally established in Sweden in 1876 as Lindfors, was purchased by Edward Strömberg in 1933. Before acquiring Lindfors, Edward had managed Orrefors and later Eda glassworks. Upon taking over, he renamed the factory Strömbergshyttan, which means "Strömberg's cabin" or "hut." Edward worked alongside his wife, Gerda Strömberg, a designer, and several workers from Eda, including Knut Bergqvist...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Large Italian Murano Floral Paperweight
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1970s large Murano floral paperweight, Italy. Retaining the unpolished extruded pontil end. Petals surround 5 clear blown centers. 4" dia. We are a family business that has been a m...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
By Lorenzo Radi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers. Handblown. Chalcedony originated among the Romans & Egyptians, was rediscovered i...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Sommerso Paperweight by Maui Hot Island Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful sommerso art glass paperweight by Maui Hot Island glass, circa 1994. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"D x 4"H and is signed "A C...
Category

Late 20th Century American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bea...
Category

1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Jeweled Enameled Crab Paperweight on Abalone Shell
By Jay Strongwater
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jeweled enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the style of Jay Strongwater.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Shocking Pink Paperweight Art Glass Egg Controlled Bubble Tapio Wirkkala Style
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a shocking pink paperweight controlled bubble art glass decorative egg design signed 1990. Initials MSH 90 (Mount Saint Hellen...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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

20th Century French Art Deco Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Botanical Lampwork "Blue Flower" Paperweight by Allan Scott for Caithness Glass
By Whitefriars, Caithness Scotland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine upright botanical glass lampwork paperweight. By Caithness Glass / WhiteFriars. Entitled: "Blue Flower." Designed by Allan Scott. Depicting ...
Category

Early 2000s British Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Viking Glass Hippopotamus Figure Paperweight
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clear glass hippopotamus paperweight by the Viking Glass Company. The glass figurine is flat on the back side, this allows the figure to s...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
By Val Saint Lambert
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 Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Boston & Sandwich Pink Poinsettia Glass Paperweight
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American paperweight. By Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. With a 10-petal pink poinsettia with two leaves on a clear background. The center cane features a rare sta...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Diamond Shaped Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage diamond shaped brass paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very cool and unique design! #4869
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Handblown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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