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Paul J. Stankard Floral, Orb & Root Person Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943) Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943) Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
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Early 2000s American Paperweights

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Glass

Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943) Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Glass

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights set of two glass artist Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Italy Pear 7 h x 4 diameter Apple ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century Italian micro mosaic grand tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset ...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

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Slate

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Brass says paperweights, Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Brass says paperweights Italy 1970 10 x 10 x 10 cm / piece Conditions: excellent, no defects
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

John Deacons Perthshire Millefiori glass presse-papier 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass paperweight. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used ...
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
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Late 20th Century Russian Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Snow Globe Black White Chanel Number 5
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball with white bags on a white base, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights

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Plastic, Acrylic

Set of 2 MOLE / Candy / Kobalt paperweight by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
MOLE is a paperweght designed by Malwina Konopacka in collabo with I Believe In Paper – polish, paper brand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paperweights

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Clay

Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block sculpture. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
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Late 20th Century African Paperweights

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Metal

Brutalist travertine table lighter, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Brutalist travertine table lighter Designed and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. H 12 cm - Diam. 9 cm Conditions: excell...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine

Hermes Pompeian Red Desk-Companion
Located in Mantova, MN
LF- The Luck of the Gods A desk-companion, an ornament, a muse, a book-end, a talisman... LF's ancient deities are a friendly lot, ready to bring a whimsical touch of the Classics in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greco Roman Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

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Bronze

20Th Century Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A large 20th century Italian hand blown glass paperweight by Murano. It is a round aquarium with a large a tropical reef with seaweed and exotic fish in the center, five dolphins are...
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20th Century Italian Paperweights

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Glass

French Belle Epoque Tromp L'éoel Bronze Paperweight Ashtray, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque ~ Tromp L'éoel Paperweight Ashtray w/ Cigarette & Match-Striker Holder in form of a Glove Patinated Bronze France, ca. 1880s ABOUT Made in France in the last quart...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet in a miniature size. Womderful desk weight in amazing painta. Great texture and weight to this helmet. M...
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Mid-20th Century European Adirondack Paperweights

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Bronze

Set of Four Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of four plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The set include an elephant, giraffe, hippo and gazelle. They ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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Zinc

Fabergé Style Russian Officer Figure: Nephrite, Jade, Jasper, & Agate 24K Gold
By Karl Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Fabergé Style Russian Officer Figure in Nephrite, White Jade, Red Jasper, and Agate with 24k Gold. Presenting a Fabergé Style Figure of a Russian Officer, fashioned from Nephrite whi...
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1920s Russian Other Vintage Paperweights

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Jade, Gold

Swedish early 20th century solid burr birch mallet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century solid burr birch mallet circa 1900. Turned from a solid piece of burr birch this sculptors mallet has little signs of use.  1 piece, handle with feint turned deta...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Paperweights

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Birch

Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetrer...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Crystal Art Glass World Ball Healing Sphere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Crystal World Ball Healing Sphere Art Glass 4 diameter Preowned vintage condition See all images.
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Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Translucent Crystal Starfish Paperweight by Baccarat France. This elegant clear crystal art glass paperweight was realized by Maison Baccarat one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765- in France. It features five reeded elongated tendrils extending outwards realized in crystal, mimicking the form of a starfish. BACCARAT Clear Crystal star Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France"crystal paperweight. This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Grand Tour Inlaid Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The paperweight inset with a plaster cast of the Coliseum, outlined in 'marmo nero' and marmo giallo.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Paperweights

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Marble

Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

LOUIS VUITTON Cube Paperweight LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Crystal Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This LOUIS VUITTON Cube is made up crystal. The faces represent the monogram of the brand. Collector's item that can also be used as a paperweight on your desktop. VIP gift dating from 2000 from Louis Vuitton Hong Kong date 2000. This LOUIS VUITTON Paperweight...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bubb...
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France", cube shaped crystal paperweight with rounded edges. This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. It is from the 1980s. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Limited Edition Cast Sculpture in Bronze or Brass, Constantin by Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Constanti, a Limited Edition series of cast Bronze, Brass or Leaded Bronze in Polished, Brushed or Rustic finish by Costantini founder William Stuart in homage to Brancusi. Each p...
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2010s Argentine Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Unique John Deacons Aventurine Butterfly & Flower Lampwork Paperweight, c2010
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Unique John Deacons Aventurine Butterfly & Flower Lampwork Paperweight, c2010 Additional information: Origin : Scotland Features : An aventurine bodied butterfly with orange tippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

Antique Late 19th Century Cast Recumbent Lion
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Cast Lion A fabulous 19th century Black Lion. A recumbent cast lion suitable for the desk or as a feature on a bookcase. Casting stamp underneath. Condition: In original antique...
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19th Century Antique Paperweights

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Metal

White Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White bookend Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product...
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2010s English Modern Paperweights

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Cement

Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this pi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Gridel B1848 1848
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : An Antique Baccarat Gridel B1848 Muslin Paperweight 1848 Date :1848 Origin : France Features : A spaced millefiori weight on a muslin ground with ten gridels of two buttefl...
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1850s French Antique Paperweights

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Glass

KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, jade and emerald colors with small bubbles. Hand crafted in Ireland, circa 1980s. Sticker still attached. Kerry Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985 Additional information: Date : 1985 Origin : Scotland Features : A upright pink and white dahlia blossom above two layers of gr...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975 Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 4 H cm Period of Time: 1975 Country of origin: Scotland Condition: Good
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

ALGA" paperweight by Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"ALGA" paperweight designed and created by Roberto Giulio Rida The Alga paperweight was created after finding a crystal fusion rock with beautiful inclusions/ oxides that were not t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal, Brass

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The upper portion of this example of antique silverware retains the original, plain hallmarked sterling silver mount which continues to line the match receiver; this solid silver lining indicates the high quality of the piece. By virtue of its size and weight, this versatile match striker could be utilised as a paperweight. Condition This antique 20th century match striker glass match holder...
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Early 1900s English Antique Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

An Italian Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The profile of Caesar in profile in high relief. The yellow marble base with stepped edges.
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Porphyry

Cast Bronze Shark Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze shark sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media thr...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Paperweights

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Bronze

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Hollow yet weighted, this contemplative ceramic sculpture is both an object to look at as well as to hold. The center opening creates negative space, suggesting the passing through o...
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2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear body with spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Murano Glass Mushroom Ornament or Paperweight
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and very charming vintage blown glass ornamental mushroom, its transparent stem flecked with tiny air bubbles and topped with a shapely black and white speckled cap. Beaut...
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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with White Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually serve as...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano 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.

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