Paperweights
2010s Greek Modern Paperweights
Marble
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Blown Glass
1880s English Antique Paperweights
Brass
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Wood, Cedar
20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Glass
20th Century Paperweights
Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Paperweights
Art Glass
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Paperweights
Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Paperweights
Wood, Oak
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Agate, Bronze
Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Paperweights
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Modern Paperweights
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights
Malachite
1880s English Antique Paperweights
Metal, Silver
20th Century French Paperweights
Bronze
16th Century Spanish Antique Paperweights
Wrought Iron
20th Century European Modern Paperweights
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Paperweights
Glass
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Glass, Wood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Bronze
Late 20th Century European Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Indian Modern Paperweights
Aluminum
2010s Austrian Paperweights
Brass
1960s French Vintage Paperweights
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Paperweights
Brass
1830s Russian Antique Paperweights
Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
20th Century European Other Paperweights
Glass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Paperweights
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Italian Paperweights
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century American Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
1830s Italian Restauration Antique Paperweights
Marble
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights
Marble
1890s French Antique Paperweights
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Paperweights
Cast Stone
2010s Italian Paperweights
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Resin
20th Century Scottish Paperweights
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
Early 2000s German Paperweights
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights
Bronze
2010s Italian Paperweights
Murano Glass
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Paperweights
Bronze
Late 20th Century Paperweights
Hardwood
20th Century British Paperweights
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Pewter
20th Century French Paperweights
Glass
2010s Danish Modern Paperweights
Cast Stone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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.





