Paperweights
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Brass
1920s Vintage Paperweights
Glass
Late 20th Century French Paperweights
Glass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Paperweights
Glass
1910s English Vintage Paperweights
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Paperweights
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Travertine, Marble
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Pewter
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights
Resin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights
Stone, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Paperweights
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Paperweights
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Marble, Metal
15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights
Petrified Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Cut Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Marble, Brass
20th Century Paperweights
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights
Petrified Wood
1920s American Industrial Vintage Paperweights
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Stone, Silver
Late 20th Century French Paperweights
Crystal
1950s Vintage Paperweights
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Resin, Lucite
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Paperweights
Bronze
Early 2000s Paperweights
Brass
15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Metal
Early 20th Century English Paperweights
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights
Stone
1970s American Vintage Paperweights
Plaster, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Brass
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Paperweights
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Paperweights
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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.





