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Why is it called a paperweight?
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A paperweight is called by that name because its original purpose was to hold down papers on desktops so that they did not slip off or become disorganized. Today, some people use paperweights as decorative objects rather than to weigh down papers. Shop an assortment of paperweights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
/ paperweight. Created in the style of the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. Each fish has a unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Located in Oirlo, LI
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7 W x 7 D x 7 H cm
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Cenedese Italian Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Cenedese Italian glass fish aquarium round paperweight. Hand blown in the Cenedese workshop
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
