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1950s Arte Murano Millefiori Cane Round Globe Clear Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, clear surface and applied flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Murano) company. The paperweigh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Murano Glass

1970s Vintage Arnaldo Pomodoro Insp Brass Pop Art Paperweight Italy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Fabulous solid heavy Italian brass paperweight in the style of highly the collectible Italian sculptural artist, Arnaldo Pomodoro This thick, chncky modernist paperwork is uniquely...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Clear Glass 'Archer' Mascot. This model features a crouching archer with bow and arrow. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue...
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1920s Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Christian Dior Clear Heart Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior clear heart shaped lead glass crystal paperweight / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 4 inches / Width: 4 inches / Height: 1 i...
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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

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Glass

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Midcentury corkscrew and bottle opener combination from the 1950s. In the shape of a large key, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s.  This Set of 4 Bookends Model 4909 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell is made of yellow plastic material. They were ma...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Plastic

Large Carl Auböck Model #4751 Paperclip Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4751 'Paperclip' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstät...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Amalric Walter and Daum Nancy "Crabe" Pâte de Verre Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite “Crabe” pâte de verre glass paperweight, by Amalric Walter and Daum Nancy is decorated with a relief of a reddish-brown crab poised upon a bright contrast of green and...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Glass

Antique Glass and English Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental coll...
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1910s English Vintage Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

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

Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative paperweight with label. The paperweight is very bright with high contrast and unique pattern. Loo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment and rhinestones mounted on pink salmon polished abalone shell made in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette. Only crab i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

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Metal

Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. Weight: 5 kilos.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

Just Andersen 1930s Danish Pewter Elaphant Book End
Located in New York, NY
One 1930s Danish Art Deco pewter elephant bookend by sculptor, Just Andersen.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Pewter

Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Wrought Iron

Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

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Resin

A.Ve.M. Murano Rainbow Silver Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Stripes Fish Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Unmatching Pair of Quartz Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights

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Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The brightly colored blue john egg mounted on a rectangular base. H. 3" x W. 4" x D. 2 3/4"
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Paperweights

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Quartz

Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic trio of Lucite sculptures with geometric shapes designed and manufactured by a Los Angeles artist and signed "Henry" 2017. The pieces are beautifully executed, the inlaid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

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Lucite

Seguso Vetri D Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early 19th century. Minor chips (se pictures) Wear con...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Paperweights

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Marble

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tracce Tracks
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique vintage brass turtle box and paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and as paperweight is really well constructe...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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Brass

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

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 wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures 4...
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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Max Ingrand mod. 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand model 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s Signed with the incised F X Reference: Quaderni Fontana Arte 6
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Cut Glass

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Marble, Brass

Tiffany Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, figural silver paper clip. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an old-fashioned clothes pin. Marked to the base 'Tiffany & Co' and 'Sterling' to the other...
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20th Century Paperweights

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Silver

Small Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight, Italy circa 1960 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian 1960's Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern Italian marble column paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is primarily cream in color with grey and black veining throughout....
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

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Marble

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 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

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Petrified Wood

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By Honeywell, S.T. Dupont
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian oval white marble paperweight with beautiful colored burnt orange and greenish gray marble inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to h...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Marble

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Silver Los Castillo Statement Brooch w Ornate Drop and Chrysoprase Stones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite example of mid-century Taxco artistry, this vintage Los Castillo brooch features elaborate scrollwork and a bold central Chrysoprase S...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Stone, Silver

Collectible Vintage Baccarat Crystal Noel 1983 Ornament with Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat Crystal 1983 Annual Christmas Ornament. This is the first year that Baccarat released an annual ornament and is extremely rare. Highly collectible from year 1983, Made in France. Hand made in France. Comes with traditional red Baccarat...
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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

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Crystal

Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1970s cut crystal ball suncatcher paperweight exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. With its mesmerizing facets and sparkling clarity, it adds a touch of charm an...
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1950s Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Capricorn Astrological Sign - Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac Paperweight
Located in Downingtown, PA
Desk Astrology: Piero Fornasetti's Gilded Capricornus Pebble Paperweight A stylish and highly collectible object, this vintage Piero Fornasetti ceramic "Pebble" paperweight features...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

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

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

Large Brass Magnifying Glass and Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast frame. Very decorative piece that can also be displayed a s paper weight of desk acces...
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Early 2000s Paperweights

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Brass

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 wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

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Quartz

GUCCI Disney Donald Duck Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Disney X Gucci Donald Duck glass paperweight / Made in Italy Original mark stamped underside, comes in original box Diameter: 4 inches, height 2 inches 1 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

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Glass

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881-1971,) Guinea pig silver plated bronze paperweight. Marked "Ed M Sandoz" near the lower edge, also with Susse Fres Ed mark. Description "COCHON D'...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

Iridescent Art Glass Paperweight by Siddy Langley
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous iridescent art glass paperweight by Siddy Langley, circa 2003. The paperweight of compressed circular form over a purple iridescent base ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight "a simple way to add some fun to your desk"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian Murano Art Glass Lily Flower with Curled Stem Paperweight. VIntage Murano Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture Decorative Object, 1980s. Beautiful blown art glass Murano lily...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus
Located in Milano, IT
Small sculpture in chromed metal representing the fluid man, designed in the 50s. In jargon it is called "sexual fluidity": that is the tendency of people under 25 to choose a partner of their own or of the other sex, without limits and without taboos. The pleasure and experimentation together, following the circumstances, availability and predilection of the moment. The vintage metal sculpture...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Metal

Edward VII Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Edward VII glass paperweight. "Honi soit mal quiy mal y pense" commemorative souvenir paperweight of Edward VII in his coronation robes, England, circa 1902...
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Early 20th Century English Paperweights

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Glass

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

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Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Giant Bayer Pill Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental vintage Bayer pill in cream plaster/ceramic. 7" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Black felted bottom. Great piece of art ...
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1970s American Vintage Paperweights

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Plaster, Paint

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stylish and subtly subversive cast brass paperweight shaped like an oversized screw, made in the 1960s. Both humorous and functional, this sculptural piece blends the industrial wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Brass

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Ram and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Paperweights

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Wood

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers inner core Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. The piece is atributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

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

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Green Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid green marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3"H. #3931
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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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