Large Glass Paperweight
20th Century Unknown Paperweights
Glass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Paperweights
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Paperweights
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Paperweights
Slag Glass
Vintage 1950s French Paperweights
Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1910s British Paperweights
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass
20th Century Scottish Inkwells
Glass
Mid-20th Century Maltese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Gold
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Paperweights
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Art Glass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1910s English Paperweights
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Glass
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass
20th Century American Glass
Glass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Paperweights
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Paperweights
Glass
Late 20th Century Japanese Glass
20th Century Italian Early Victorian Glass
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Clocks
Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Accessories
Glass
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass
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Large Glass Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Large Glass Paperweight?
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
- What is a glass paperweight?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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