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Hand Carved Alabaster Anubis Egyptian God Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-carved Egyptian Revival Anubis (the jackal-headed Egyptian god) sculpture carved in alabaster marble. The statue is styled after the Great Sphinx of Giza and features the body o...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Zanetti Italian Murano Twisted Rope Paper Weight or Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complex and beautifully made rope class twisted into a 5" round sphere of glass - perfect for a paperweight on you desk or workstation. Also, a stand alone sculpture or bookend. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight, 1993
By Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Art Glass 1993 abstract design paperweight. Beautiful handcrafted pink and white swirl Murano art glass paperweight. Signed by the artist dated 1993. Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique English Bronze Bulldog Sculpture Paper Weight on Marble Base
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous finely cast antique early 20th Century bronze sculpture of an English Bulldog on a marble base. From a superb collector's estate in England. It is solid and well cast, wei...
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Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fornasetti paper weight with NATO phonetic alphabet with pen rest
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with pen holder. With the phonetic alphabet o as in Oscar P as in Papa Q as in Quebeck etc..
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Heavy Cast Iron Industrial Paper Weight Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau"
Located in New York City, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Ashtray Marked "Survey Bureau" Heavy, industrial cast steel paperweight/ash tray, stamped "Survey Bureau" at the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Murano Bullicante Art Glass Owl Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century owl sculpture blends elegance with artistry, showcasing the expert craftsmanship of the artist on the Murano island. Its clear glass body features a pattern of contr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Crystal Pink Ashtray for Val Saint Lambert, Paper Weight Signed
By Guido Bon, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Free-blown pink and clear crystal ashtray by Val Saint Lambert. Could be used as a vide poche or decorative desk accessories. Hand blown beautiful piece Size: 6.5" x 4.2" x 2.5".
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

1980 Vintage Italian Big Paper Weight in Black Marquina Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paperweight with sphere shape in black marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are to be considered a gua...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Arc de Triomphe Paris Souvenir Building Paper Weight Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Arc de Triomphe Paris souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This item was bought as a souvenir...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Metal

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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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Mid-century Brass Diamond Shape Table Sculpture Paper Weight.
Located in Dublin 8, IE
take away weight - I have no idea but I love it !!. I bought this in Colorado so I'm presuming its made
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice statue or paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a metal base. Was made as a journeyman's piece. The journeyman's piece is a centr...
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with so...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. Signed by Artist A.R. and Date 5.3.80. The best addition to your desk or e...
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Three Curling Stone Desk Pieces, Paper Weight, Pen Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
curling enthusiast. Size shown is for the larger paperweight. Smaller weight is 6 cm high, 8 ½ diameter
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Vintage 1940s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Granite

Vintage Industrial Large Anvil Micarta and Steel Art Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, large anvil on micarta base.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century) A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Steel

Russian Lapis Lazuli, Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Paper Weight Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent old desk clock is an antique collector's dream. The details on this desk clock are beautiful. It is designed with Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver, paired with a white ...
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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Handmade mid Century Modern style Paper weight sculpture w/floral motif
Located in Seattle, WA
A letter P is illustrated in the center of a floral motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15. Dimensions. 4” W ; 4” D ; 2.50” H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

1970s Barbini Italian Design Murano Glass Modernist Paper Weight Set of 3
By Barbini
Located in Brescia, IT
Perfect condition. Measures: H cone: 20 cm H ball: 12 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Revenge, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Summary of features: oil on thick paper - Paper weight: 290 gr/mq - Finishing: protective varnish
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indifference, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Summary of features: oil on thick paper - Paper weight: 290 gr/mq - Finishing: protective varnish
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pottery, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Summary of features: Medium & materials: oil on thick paper / Paper weight: 290 gr/mq / Finishing
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cork Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
or Cork, Paper. Weight: 2.6 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident
Located in Geneve, CH
or Cork, Paper. Weight: 12 Kg. About: Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage glass owl sculpture / paper weight.
Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Hand by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A brass paper weight in the shape of an open hand.
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20th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lucite Finials
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large pair of Lucite finials or bookends or large paper weights or ...... very beautiful ......
Category

Vintage 1980s Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France Can be used too, as a Paper
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Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble paper weight, signed and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tiffany Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous crystal glass musical note paper weight By Tiffany and Co. USA, Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper 1975 Black and white surrealist lithograph
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

The Weight Of Black, Abstract Original Painting, Acrylic Paper
Located in Granada Hills, CA
: Acrylic on Paper Year: 2023 Style: Abstract Art Subject: The Weight Of Black Size: 29" x 23" x 0.1'' inch
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs
Located in North Miami, FL
Soft rose patina to this earthenware small sculptures/ paper weights depicting a family of playful
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower 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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano 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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Late 19th Century Bronze Artisan Paperweight
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th Century Bronze Artisan Paper Weight. Signed, both the top bottom have been hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
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Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

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
Category

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

Materials

Petrified Wood

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good
Category

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

Materials

Petrified Wood

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
Category

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

Materials

Petrified Wood

Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Ken Scott
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

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
Category

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

Materials

Petrified Wood

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Arm Fragment
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
larger statue now mounted to Black marble tablet to make a large Desk paper weight, or possibly wall
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

The Weight of Simple Things, still life, oil on paper, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The Weight of Simple Things” is a quiet, observational still life executed in oil on paper. The
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Italian Florentine Giltwood Fleur De Lis Sculpture on Lucite Base, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
base. This stylish sculpture could be used as a paper weight, bookend, or decorative accent piece in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Lucite, Giltwood

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Paper Weights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of paper weights for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and stone, all paper weights available were constructed with great care. There are 209 antique and vintage paper weights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Paper weights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of paper weights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern paper weights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made paper weights over the years, but those made by Rajhastani, Baccarat and Vintage Murano Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Paper Weights?

Paper weights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $275, while the lowest priced sells for $46 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.