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Paperweights For Sale
Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage ICET Arte Murano hand blown deep black with white accents abstract shape tuxedo kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET...
Category
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Breccia Marble
1970
s Antonio Da Ros
Attr.
for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Empire Style Gilt Eagle Motif
Emerald Glass Paperweight
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century.
An antique French empire style paperweight. The paperweight features an emerald green glass base adorned with gilt bronze laurel wreaths surrounding a ce...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sculptural Jack Made in Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Jack made in oak wood.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very early and exceptionally rare signed original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Ouverte' (Butterfly with wings open) cachet, dating from 1919. (Ref: Marcilhac 192) Cach...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860
By Clichy
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860
Additional information:
Date : c1860
Origin : France
Features : Six elliptical garlands alternating red and white around a central can...
Category
19th Century French Antique Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Art Glass Paperweight of Clear Glass and a Confetti Concentrated Center
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely hand Blown Art glass or Murano paperweight. The piece is of good size at 3-4" and has a wonderfully picturesque "CONFETTI' center piece - lovely for any space and especiall...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Constantin, a Limited Edition series of cast Bronze, Brass or Leaded Bronze in Polished, Brushed or Rustic finish by Costantini founder William Stuart; his homage to Constantin Brancusi.
Each piece is unique and hand-numbered by the artist. Options available will be confirmed at time of order.
About William Stuart
William C Stuart...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower.
This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...
Category
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes.
This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object in brass
"The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed.
For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paperweight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden.
This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Randall Grubb Flat Flower Bouquet Glass Paperweight with a Millefiori Garland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed lampwork paperweight by Randall Grubb.
With a flat floral bouquet surrounded by a millefiori ring or garland.
With a G signat...
Category
1990s American Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Paperweights
Materials
Brass
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thick Clear Lucite Sculptural Desk Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thick Clear Lucite Sculptural Desk Paperweight with Slight Amber Tint. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 4.25" W x 4.25" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Lucite
Art Glass Paperweight / Sculpture by Milropa Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful art glass paperweight / sculpture by Milropa Studios, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 2.25"D x 5.25"H; it is signed on the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...
Category
2010s American Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
20th century French Jean Claude Novaro Blown Glass Paperweight
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful spherical blown glass paperweight with gold inlays, signed by the famous master glassmaker Jean Claude Novaro (1943-2015).
Beautiful gradient of blue and gold.
Signature un...
Category
1980s French Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
Category
Early 20th Century French Primitive Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball by Mary Jurek Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball By: Mary Jurek Design Inc.
Mary Jurek Panther Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome.
Designed as a p...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed. Small scale meticulously detailed brass pipe paperweight by Viennese designer Carl Auböck.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Brass
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from steel
in original condition
sign of use
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Steel
Vintage Little Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage little glass ashtray is an elegant glass decorative object, realized during the 1970s.
Glass little ashtray perfect for your home.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Late 20th Century American Art Glass Crystal Caterpillar Sculpture by, Steuben
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th Century American Crystal Caterpillar Designed by Peter Yenawine, for Steuben Glass depicting an inching caterpillar with outstretched antennas and applied eyes gives a re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
A gilded bronze paperweight (La Dernière Cène) (The last supper)
On the reverse extract of a poem by Jacques Prevert
Ils sont à table
Ils ne mangent pas
Ils ne sont pas dans leu...
Category
1950s French Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique silvered bronze work on a black stone base.
Finely chiseled and natuarally depicted.
France, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Other
Vintage Scottish Blown Glass Paperweight Caithness Myriad
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Scottish blown glass paperweight. interesting visual with twisted design. Great colors.
Caithness Myriad
Scotland
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Auböck Paperweight #4867 "Egg", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Paperweight #4867 "Egg", Austria. Price is per piece.
Category
2010s Austrian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
$305 / item
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 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights
Materials
Petrified Wood
Vintage Glass Ashtray, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass ashtray is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
Made in Italy.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 10.5 cm.
Mint condition...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Glass
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 Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Paperweight.
Rosenthal Minimalist lead crystal glass Horizon line pillar votive candle holder, vide poche, catchall, paperweight ma...
Category
Late 20th Century German Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor. The weighty piece is signed “Made in England” and adds style to any place. A great ...
Category
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Brass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...
Category
2010s American Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s
Original sticker on the base
...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
$225 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Wrenches, various sizes to choose from
By Trimo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial wrenches.
Please note there are 4 sizes to choose from and each are sold individually.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Paperweights
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Ducati Motorbike Engine Block, Man Cave Decorative, Industrial Design
Located in Milano, IT
Loft Decoration- Man Cave Accessory - Ducati Engine
Petrolheads, behold! This is an authentic engine coming right off of a vintage 1960s Ducati motorbike. Naturally made in Italy, i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,439 Sale Price
20% Off
Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s lucite bird sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Lucite
A Norwegian Porphyry Sphere
Located in Spencertown, NY
The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere
Category
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Paperweights
Materials
Porphyry
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930.
Silvered Bronze Sculpture depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car.
Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD.
Lovely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a natural specimen. It's a Rutilated golden quartz Stone. It's ready to be mounted to a ring, bracelet or pendant.
Category
20th Century Unknown Paperweights
Materials
Quartz
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage large Murano decorative blown glass wrapped blue hard candy paperweight.
Vintage oversized Murano blue blown glass candy sculpture of candy wr...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Four Post-Modern Marble Blocks / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four post-modern marble blocks / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"W x 2"D x 6....
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By Herbert Bushell
Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker.
This exceptional antique sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form.
The surface of the medium sized glass body of this Edwardian match striker...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Wooden Carved Horse Paper Weight, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great wooden carved head of a horse. It is mounted on a wooden base - usable as desk decoration or paper weight. Made in Germany ca. 1920.
Measures:...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Paperweights
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautifully timeworn 18th-century French Provincial finial, crafted in Southern France circa 1790. This sculptural architectural element features a striking turned walnut top in th...
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria.
Category
2010s Austrian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned.
The ruler is about 13 inch...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Art Glass Obelisk Attributed to Charles Lyn Tissot for Venini
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass Obelisk attributed to Charles Lyn Tissot for Venini.
A heavy obelisk made of clear glass internally decorated with a twisted zanfirico ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art 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 ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Wood
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Opal Turkey Glass Dish, 1925 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very fine signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique strong opal Dindon (Turkey) pintray -depicting a finely detailed Turkey, The piece has been photographed against white and black as opal ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Original Auböck Brass Paperweight, 1950, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck brass paperweight, 1950, Vienna, Austria.
Category
1950s Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Faune Glass Dish, 1931
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique 'Faune' pintray -depicting a dancing or running goat legged child beast, dating from 1931 (Marcilhac ref: 316). Such pin trays were desig...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Antique, New and Vintage Paperweights
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.
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