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Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.
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1920s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Spelter

Daum France Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delicate pate de verre frosted crystal flower paperweight or decorative sculpture is by Daum, France, and was hand-made in the 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely cactus flow...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman by S. Rueff, France, 1925
By S. Rueff
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze sculpture standing woman by S. Rueff, France, 1925. Stylized Art Deco woman. Rare car mascot hood ornament. Ca...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight. It is possilble to hand the bronze. Signed at the bottom by the french artist "MABOTTE".
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
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...
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1950s French Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

Stylized Bull Head Sculpture / Paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice stylized bull head sculpture / paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"W ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Heavy Solid Bronze Clover Shaped Paperweight, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze paperweight.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
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 Paperweights

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Art Glass

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. By Baccarat. From the Zodiac series. With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched ...
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20th Century French Paperweights

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Art Glass

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. By Baccarat. From the Zodiac series. With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage French signed art glass paperweight. By Saint-Louis. With a sulphide cameo of King Louis XV framed by a garland of red m...
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

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Art Glass

Two Bronze Gnome with Base Paperweight Figurine with Globe Antique France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful bronze Figurine paperweight or desk accessory. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze and enameled parts. Shows two Gnomes standing on a base w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Marble, Metal, Enamel

French Belle Époque, Gilt Silver Rose Quartz Sculptural Paperweight, ca. 1880
Located in New York, NY
French French Belle Époque Sculptural Paperweight Gilt Silver and Rose Quartz ca. 1880s DIMENSIONS Height: 3-5/8 inches Width: 3-3/4 inches ...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights

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Quartz, Silver

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare and very early signed (R Lalique France -see image 5) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare "Monkey in Circle or Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s Very hard to find Car mascot / Hood Ornament " Monkey in Hoop ". An extremely rare find, is t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue/paperweight, signed F. Costa. The statue is raised by an oval Rouge Royale base wi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Animalier Bronze Marble Greyhound Sculpture Desk Paperweight 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900. The bronze in the style of Emmanuel Fremiet, mad...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Crystal Owl Paperweight by Baccarat of France
Located in New York, NY
This elegant paperweight was realized by Baccarat- one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765 in France, circa 1960. Artisanally created in translucent crystal, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Mid 20th Century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass, France, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant mid 20th-century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass from France, Circa 1960. The intricately designed horse's head adds a un...
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

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Glass

French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine French vintage limited edition Saint Louis red and white Lilies of the Valley on turquoise ground. The glass paperweight has facet cup windows to the ...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Rush Dougherty The Ice Palace Sevres Cristal France Signed Crystal Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cristal De Sevres French Crystal Sculpture "The Ice Palace" signed by Rush Dougherty Sevres France. Beautiful paperweight sculpture by Rush Dough...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...
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1970s French Minimalist Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
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...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An exceptionally rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Gros' cachet, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 19...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Opal Turkey Glass Dish, 1925 -signed
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 ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

19th Century French Paperweight Bronze Dog Sculpture on Grey Marble Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique dog sculpture paperweight was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on an oval grey and white marble base with bottom felt, the s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Pirate Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Ch. Soudant. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco french silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a Pirate Monkey, Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight. Inscribed Ch. Soudant and Susse Fes Edts. A fascin...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of model represented a step forward for the laundress b...
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Paperweights

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Iron

Signed Decorative Leaf Shaped Daum Crystal Vide-Poches, France, 1970 s
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Elegant leaf shaped etched vide-poches or paperweight by Daum Nanct France. In pristine condition. This piece wlll ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC...
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1970s French Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France. Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Cubist Rare Comet Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape and features scrolled decor on the facad...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Iron

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15. Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions. HIBOU Par Antoine Bofi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx Marble. Very nice Sculpture, perfect for a desk or a side table. We have speciali...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Hick Glass Face in the Style Lalique French Art Deco
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...
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1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

French Belle Époque, Patinated Bronze Desktop Sculptural Paperweight, 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
Signed illegibly original red marble base. Dimensions: H: 8.25” x W: 3.25” x D: 4.25” Base diameter: 2.75” This beautiful and delicate desktop dark chocolate-brown patinated br...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Crystal

Art Déco French Polished Silvered Bronze Balancing Dice Paperweight by E. Brandt
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco fench polished silvered bronze balancing dice paperweight by Edgar Brandt By: Edgar Brandt Material: copper, bronze, silver, metal Technique: cast, molded, silvered, polish...
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20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze, Metal, Silver, Copper

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a pair in this good of condition is highly uncommon. Malachite Was believed to have healing factors in Europe during the Renaissance and later people saw malachite as a sign of wealth and power due to its rarity. Most pieces made with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paperweights

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Modernist Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with Gears Pierre Giraudon, France, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Lucite resin cube with gears inside attributed to Pierre Giraudon, circa 1970.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Resin, Lucite

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight, Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a Belgian Black Marble base. A statue of a bulldog standing on a black cylindrical base. The bulldog is depicted in a standing position with its head turned slightly to the right. The statue is highly polished, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The black base contrasts with the gold statue, making the bulldog figure...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Déco Guinea Pig Bronze Paperweight by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco small guinea pig bronze paperweight/sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Lalique French Crystal Modern "Dove" Ring Dish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique French crystal modern "Dove" Ring Dish, script signature LALIQUE France 20/21 st century molded crystal Measures: 3.62 in. by 2.75 in.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights

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Glass

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Daum France Blown Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape in Red and Blue Flower Swirl. Signed Decorative Egg Shaped Crystal Art Daum France, 1970's. Vintage Signed Etched Daum...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Art Deco Cubist Pelican Paperweight Desk Sculpture by G.H. Laurent, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Cubist Pelican paperweight desk sculpture by G.H. Laurent, France, 1925. Art Deco cubist pelican figure mounted over a Italian marble. Dark Green original patina on the bird...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Metal

A Geometric Resin Paperweight with Gilded Leaf Inclusion – France, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking rectangular resin paperweight from the 1970s, featuring a delicate skeleton leaf, gilded before being suspended in layers of black and translucent resin. The minimalist, ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Epoxy Resin

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique scramble paperweight. With an entertaining collector's label to the base that reads 'Sandwich Junk Wt.'. That collector thought it was a Boston Sandwich weight. We're unsure if this is American or French. So, Baccarat, Saint Louis, or New England Glass Co...
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Late 19th Century Antique Paperweights

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Art Glass

Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of resin/lucite sculptures designed by Pierre Giraudon, model "Neon", France Mid-Century Modern / 1970s. With glow in the dark effect. Decorative and in good condition. Sma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope. Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century. B...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

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Brass

1970s Christian Dior Paperweight of a Thimble
By Cristal Au Plomb, Christian Dior
Located in CA, CA
A 1970s paperweight by Christian Dior for French crystal glass manufacture, Crystal Au Plomb. The paperweight features a glossy perforated surface towards the top, imitating that of ...
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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

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Crystal

François Godebski Signed Fractal Resin Globe Sculpture in Amethyst Purple
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sculptural resin globe by François Godebski (1940–1997), France, created and dated 1980. Executed in translucent fractal resin, the work takes the form of a perfectly rounded sphere ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Resin

Vintage Bronze Bumble Bee Sculpture on Marble Base by Gaston Lachaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Bronze bumble bee mounted on marble base by Gaston Lachaise.
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20th Century French Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Baccarat Paperweight Lampwork Flower Millefiori
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Baccarat Paperweight Lampwork Flower Millefiori Quarters 1980 Date : 1980 Origin : France Features : A central white lampwork flower surrounded by four quartered arcs of ...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Flowers
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Flowers c1985 Date : c1985 Origin : France Features : Two blue flowers, bud, leaves and stem on a clear ground with facet cut side windows, p...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Millefiori Lily Pond
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : St Louis Paperweight Lampwork Millefiori Lily Pond 1981 Date : 1981 Origin : France Features : Lampwork and millefiori lily flower and two buds and green leaves floating ...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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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.