Murano Fish Paperweight
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass
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Art Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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Glass
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Murano Glass
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Murano Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Paperweights
Murano Glass
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Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Murano Fish Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Murano Fish Paperweight?
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
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.
- Does Murano make paperweights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, paperweights are one of the many items that are made in the glass factory on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Known as the finest producers of art glass in the world, Murano makes a variety of glass items including paperweights. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original Murano art from Italy.
- Are Murano paperweights signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
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