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Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a vintage mid-century dandelion flower encased in lucite paperweight made by Gumps USA in the 1960s. It is a perfect decorative piece of art for a desk or mid-century inspire...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Lucite

Red Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold flecks / made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inches...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Red Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a sleigh bell, model #5039, originally designed by Carl Aubock III back in the 1960s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade concentric Millefiori, PY cane, Dark Glass Paperweight made by Paul Ysart in Scotland, during his early period, Circa 1930s. ...
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Scottish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century French Signed Daum Paperweight Sculpture in Clear Crystal
By Daum
Located in COLMAR, FR
A magnificent, crystal desktop paperweight by renowned French crystal maker Daum. This is a unique, hand-made piece in transparent crystal, engraved on the bottom edge with the recog...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Crystal

Glass Millefiori Vasart Brothers Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland Ca 1950s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1950s. This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, ten spoke radial cane design. having Latticino Spokes. The predominant colours are red, green, blue and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight. The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section. There are no makers markings on the base that we can see. VASART HISTORY Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff. Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis. In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass...
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Scottish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1950s Garage Autohaus Brazed Assembly Brass Nuts Paperweight Motor Oil
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful entrancing brazened assemblage of nuts and a bolt, with good weight, 2 inch square in size. Reminiscent of the work of Claus Oldenburg but in normal scale. W 2 x H 2 x ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso Circa 1980's Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with orange to green "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass flowers paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. There are...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Believe it is supposed to be a Terr...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MCM Art Glass Paperweight by Robert William Bartlett
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful art glass paperweight by Robert William Bartlett, circa 1978. The piece is internally layered with white and blue swirl design. The paperweight is in very good vintage co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, in the Renaissance style, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece...
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European Renaissance Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Marble, Stone, Bronze, Brass

Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown heavy copper aventurine, with green and blue accents Italian art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Chrome

Entertaining Masked Ninja Angel Fish, Vintage Hand Blown Murano Fun 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hilarious pair of Murano Angel fish with a whiff of Ninja about them Crafted in hand blown glass from Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Height 8.5 inch, Wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird 1960s
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass bird. The body of bubbles Italian ar...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue flowers Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original, but worn "KB Made In Ita...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Big Inch Art Deco Tape Dispenser Large Footed Streamlined Tear Drop Atomic Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful throwback from the pre-Atomic Era. We have never seen one of these before, extremely over built shop tape dispenser. Came out of an old very dormant QBC Print Shop in Vi...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dummy Hand Grenade Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage hand grenade paperweight, circa 1950s. The piece is in well worn vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 2"D x 2"H. Cool and unique piece! #4068
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American Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Modernist Paperweight Style of Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian style handblown art glass sculpture of an elephant. Italian art glass hand blown green and uranium neon green elephant sculpture...
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Italian Post-Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso and Galliano Ferro companies. The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Hermes Rope Motif Magnifying Glass, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous, stately magnifying glass by Hermes in cast metal with silver plating. A handle projects diagonally from the bottom of the rectangular glass. The twisting rope texture has...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver

Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso spring wild flowers, micro millefiori, Italian art glass ribbons basket paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The inside ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

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

Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and decorative paperweight in the shape of a question mark from the 1970s. Made of solid brass, in good condition with nice patina.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight
By Strathearn
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Strathearn hand blown millefiori flowers, white ribbons, hand made in Scotland art glass paperweight. It has 2 added murrines, one ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

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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American Arts and Crafts Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

BAROVIER TOSO Murano Glass FRUIT Opalescent GRAFFITO Paperweight Sculpture PEAR
Located in Richmond, VA
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pear Fruit shaped paperweight sculpture with netted gold powder infused controlled bubble pattern within an opalescent Lattimo Glass body in sage green c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1960 or slightly earlier back to the 1950's. This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, six spoke radial cane design. having Latticino Spokes. The predominant red, green and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight. The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section. There are no makers markings on the base that we can see. VASART HISTORY Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff. Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis. In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass...
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Scottish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage paperweight, in the shape of a pear. Control bubble Murano with clear and green tones. Item unmarked. No information present . Attributed in style a...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Jingelo Bell Paperweight #5039 Only polished
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paul Seide for Milropa Studio Sculpture or Paperweight Art Studio Glass 1977
By Paul Seide
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking, complex art glass sculpture or paperweight features fused central core with controlled bubbles, multi-layered pigments, and dichroic glass that is encased in clear glass l...
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American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass paperweight features a unique design with small air bubbles at the bottom and surrounding the delicate blue flower inside. The bottom is made of rich blue...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Desk Set in Onyx Marble Ashtray and Paperweights, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative desk lot consisting of pear and able shaped paperweights with brass stems and a mosaic ashtray in Onyx marble. Manufactured in Italy during...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Onyx

Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside i...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Modernist Paperweight Style of Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950 s
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Crystal Bubble Globe Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Crystal bubble globe paperweight. Vintage French clear crystal globe with "planetary" bubble inclusions for desktop use or shelf display, with eviden...
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French Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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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Spanish Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Resin

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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

"Wyoming" Oil on Canvas by Robert Frame 1924-1999 Signed
By Robert Aaron Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful, original framed, landscape painting entitled "Wyoming" by Robert Aaron Frame. The colors are rich, vibrant and bold. Set in a w...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Oiva Toikka / PAPERWEIGHT / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed by Oiva Toikka. Manufactured using the same method as the OT1 (FISH) designed in 1964, this paperweight features two welded cast glass pieces (with a fish motif on one side ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury
By U.S. Army
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Stainless Steel Industrial Fork Mold Sculpture for Silverware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial factory mold in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or a...
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French Industrial Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Murano Gold, White Glass Heart Sculptures, Paperweights, Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage mid century modern hand blown Murano glass abstract heart sculptures and or paperweights have their original Made it Italy paper label on the back. They are exqu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Andrew Szoeke "L" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Wood

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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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy. A bea...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

FM Konstglas Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Millefiori Paperweight 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Scandinavian modern small crystal bird figure sculpture ornament attributed to Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s. Vintage glass bird paperweight...
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Swedish Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia Sus Zorros Grises
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique commemorative plaque. With a silver (or silvered bronze) plaque set on a black glass base. The plaque dedicated with the inscription: "Jose Garcia y sus Zorros Grise...
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Uruguayan Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Murano Decorative Obelisk by Seguso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful obelisk, handmade in Italy, by Seguso, Murano. Quite tall-16". Unusual color-light purple that changes with light. Polished pointed top. Nicely cut and polished edges-see p...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Diamond Shaped Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage diamond shaped brass paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very cool and unique design! #4869
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal