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Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
By Richard Blow, Giuseppe Fiaschi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Silver

Crystal Cat Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming midcentury figurative crystal sculptural paperweight in the shape of a sleeping cat. A wonderful compliment to any desk or table. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING WITHIN U...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Sotheby s, New York Important Paperweights, Sale No. 5349
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's - New York: Important Paperweights - Sale No. 5349 - Saturday, June 15, 1985. Sotheby's Auction House, NY, June 1985. 1st Ed softcover. 393 lots photographed in color and b...
Category

1980s American Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful Post-Modern art glass paperweight features a complex abstract fused glass design enclosed inside the heart-shaped clear glass in sommerso technique. Blue, pink, and white p...
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Edwardian Match Strikes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of Edwardian threaded glass match strikes. The tops of the strikes are capped in silver, but with the years of polishing, the hallmarks have been rubbed off. There is no sign o...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Silver

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch
Located in New York, NY
A 4" Lucite square with inset gold coin; an award cube from Merrill Lynch. Lucite holds internal coin with iconic 'Merrill Lynch' Bull. Award reads: "Mer...
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Late 20th Century American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes. The sides of the bit are horseshoes... and perfect for the horse lover. A compliment to any desk or work stat...
Category

20th Century Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Black Metal, Clear Acrylic and Steel Nails Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern period clear and black acrylic and metal decorative object, circa late-20th century Piece is rectangular in shape, comprised of three pieces acrylic (black and clear), black metal screws and thin metal nails (approximately 500), making this an interesting Postmodern decorative object...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Aldo Nason, Fornasa De Murano A L Insegna Del Moreto
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flowers mosaic with heart centers and bullseye murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso compan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Malachite Jewelry Dish Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A green malachite jewelry dish or desk vessel, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry/trinket dish, a standalone decorative object, or paperweight/desk accessory for small items, etc. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75" Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: European white alabaster column pillar, ID#: LU1314218503602 (SOLD.) Blue art glass knot, ID#: LU1314218486102 (SOLD.) Green Murano art glass paperweight, ID#: LU1314218504872 (SOLD) Malachite dish (larger of the two), ID#: LU1314218497672 (SOLD.) Black and brass desk pen set...
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20th Century Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage clear glass heart shaped paperweight by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.75"W x 3.5"D ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

1990s Blue and White Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art glass sculpture by Johnathon Schmuck. Signed "Schmuck '93." This piece can be displayed in two different positions. Johnathon Schmuck attended the Canberra School of Art, in Aust...
Category

1990s American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art glass paperweight features an abstract biomorphic central design element in blue glass with metallic pigments, raising from the bottom and forming a mountain-like shape....
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Brown Stitched Leather Paperweights by Stuart Kern
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of brown stitched leather paperweights by Stuart Kern, circa 1980s. the pair are in good vintage constion with a nice patina and measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D x .75"H. #4010
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Late 20th Century American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Leather

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass bird paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, w...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Vintage Art Glass Octopus Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage art glass octopus paperweight, mid/late-20th century. 4 inches wide by 3 ⅝ tall
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
By Adam Jablonski
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Two Heavy Sculpture Bronze Eggplant Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two heavy solid bronze patinated eggplant "Aubergine" sculptures. Organic sculpture paperweight metal bronze eggplant with dark bronze patina. Nice to use as paperweight or decorat...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Small ...
Category

1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

FM Konstglas Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Millefiori Paperweight 1970s
By Marcolin Art Crystal
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Sacks Fifth Avenue Cut Class Crystal Apple Paper Weight
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1950's Sacks Fifth Avenue cut class crystal apple paper weight.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Stone, Bronze, Brass

Black Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern/Postmodern black and neutral flesh-tone art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with an organic modern design, circa 1970s. This handmade art glass color...
Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Whimsical Venetian Murano Art Glass Frog on a Lily Pad over a Globe Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very artistic, fun, and whimsical, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, golden yellow with brown speckled back, white bellied art glass frog on a green lily pad flanked over a bulbous...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight by Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Scandinavian Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight. This stunning studio art glass piece, signed and numbered, dates back to the 1970s. It features a transparent, sloped egg shape with frosted sides, except for a clear, flat window at the front. Through this window, you can admire a beautiful red and gold spiral decoration inside. A label on the front reads "Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden, 24 karat pure gold. The bottom is etched signed Strömbergshyttan and numbered. It stands approximately 6" high 2.75" across at the widest area Made in Sweden, circa 1970s. This gorgeous paperweight art glass sculpture is in wonderful vintage condition. About: The Strömberg factory, originally established in Sweden in 1876 as Lindfors, was purchased by Edward Strömberg in 1933. Before acquiring Lindfors, Edward had managed Orrefors and later Eda glassworks. Upon taking over, he renamed the factory Strömbergshyttan, which means "Strömberg's cabin" or "hut." Edward worked alongside his wife, Gerda Strömberg, a designer, and several workers from Eda, including Knut Bergqvist...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
By Val Saint Lambert
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.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Gold Pear Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming gold speckled Murano glass pear paperweight. Striking design of controlled bubbles throughout.
Category

20th Century Italian Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Galliano Ferro
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Large Vintage Langham Glass England Controlled Bubbles Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage paperweight features abstract grouping of large controlled bubbles in clear and colored cobalt blue and grass green glass. The central design is encased in clear gl...
Category

20th Century English Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Seguso 1980 Italian Silver Navy Blue Apple Green Murano Glass Hen Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Design blown Murano glass rooster sculpture, high quality of craftsmanship with the overlaid body in chartreuse lime green Murano...
Category

1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

English Bronze His Royal Highness Prince Albert Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip England, early 20th century A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Slag Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique-shaped pieces of slag glass. Each piece will vary in size and shape. Slag glass comes from the glass used to make car windows. These pieces were sourced in Texas.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Slag Glass

Slag Glass
Slag Glass
$390 / item
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large, unusual Murano glass paperweight features interlacing garlands of complex white and green toned millefiori canes, creating a cross pattern; each square of the cross pattern h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Victorian Brass Lady s Hand Door Knocker 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Victorian lady's hand door knocker. Heavy cast brass. Great decorative desk paperweight. 19th century. rare
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19th Century European Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Antique Boston Sandwich Pink Poinsettia Glass Paperweight
By Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American paperweight. By Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. With a 10-petal pink poinsettia with two leaves on a clear background. The center cane features a rare sta...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Glass

A Norwegian Porphyry Sphere
Located in Spencertown, NY
The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere
Category

Mid-19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Porphyry

Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

MCM Art Glass Paperweight by Robert William Bartlett
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a natural specimen. It's a Rutilated golden quartz Stone. It's ready to be mounted to a ring, bracelet or pendant.
Category

20th Century Unknown Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Solid Brass Clover Paperweight or Ashtray with A Raised Dog Head Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A solid brass clover shape paperweight, ashtray, or trinket dish with a dog head at the center. This shiny gold dish will be a great addition to any space. Use it on a coffee table o...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Enameled Crab Sculpture with Rhinestones on Abalone Shell
By Jay Strongwater
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Enameled crab sculpture with rhinestones and secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bronze and Marble Roman Sandaled Paperweight Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This Fornsetti style vintage paperweight, sculpture and desk accessory has a patinated bronze roman foot atop a white marble base. The bronze has bee...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Egg Shaped Murano Glass elliptical Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ecea wonderful deciorative or practical piece - the Clear glass with red and yellow ribbons are wonderful in it's tall size - hand crafted in Italy. nice Housewarming or Christmas ho...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside. A compliment to any desk, work station or as a decorat...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural 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 patina and mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Cherry Blossom Art Glass Paperweight
By Lundberg Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lundberg Studios paperweight by Daniel Salazar. With a lampwork cherry blossom and 3 small cherry flower buds on a branch. Bearing a Lundbe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural 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 patina a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Murano Millefiori Set of 2 Owl Paperweights in Style of Fratelli Toso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
An unusual owl shaped paperweights feature colorful millefiori on dark background and an applied clear glass eyes and ears details, finished with matte surface. The larger owl is marked with the original "Made in Murano, Italy" red and gold oval foil label on the left side; it has remnants of square paper label on the bottom. The small...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

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

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
By Arthur Court
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...
Category

1990s Post-Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Bubbles" art glass paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 3"H. Much better looking in person t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian blown art glass paperweight in vibrant blue and green in a transparent egg shape. Vintage Italian Murano Hand blown art glass egg shaped paperweight, with encased bright blue glowing underwater plant with green oceanic leaves in clear crystal. Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Shape. Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Ob...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight
By Saint Louis
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Continental US Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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