What is a paperweight?

A paperweight is a small, solid object heavy enough to weigh down papers. Paperweights keep important documents from blowing away in a breeze, stop your letters from shifting from side to side while being written, and prevent the pages of your manuscript from falling out of place. Although any object that’s heavy enough to hold down a piece of paper is technically a paperweight, a true paperweight pairs beauty with functionality. Paperweights have also long been used as promotional items; if you are a manager or business owner, paperweights are an excellent way to wordlessly advertise business milestones or launches and make for great engraved retirement gifts. When it comes to this versatile office staple, the sky’s the limit.

On Etsy, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of paperweight styles to keep your pages in place. Some of the most common styles include: Glass paperweights : Hand-blown glass with celestial swirls, circular orbs with real flower petals frozen within them, and domed glass with bright pops of color are only a few of the paperweights that shops on Etsy offer. Vintage paperweights : Vintage paperweights call back to the rustic styles of original paperweights, with fruit-shaped ceramics and intricate animal replicas being commonplace. A popular subset of vintage paperweights are metal paperweights , which tout a solidness that makes them ideal for practical use. Crystal paperweights : As one of the most modern types of paperweight on this list, crystal paperweights come in various inventive shapes—like cubes, abstract oblongs, and dimpled eggs—and offer a dash of dazzle to an otherwise minimalist office.

Personalized paperweights make ideal gifts for friends, family, or for treating yourself. Some custom paperweights are engraved names or anniversaries to give to a loved one as a keepsake, photos, or funky shapes like stars and flowers to match your decor. Celebrate a colleague’s promotion with a paperweight engraved with their new job title or give a new grad boss-vibes with a paperweight to place on their desk at their first office job.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Deborah Horowitz

5 out of 5 stars

"Stunning handcrafted paperweight of the aurora borealis."

Aurora Borealis Paperweight Northern Lights Paperweight Decor Resin Wood Globe Northern Lights Gift Aurora Borealis Home Decor
antiquelady

5 out of 5 stars

"Couldn’t be happier with my paperweights from you. Thank you very much."

Rectangle Paperweight Frame | Glass Paperweights Designed to Display Images, Artwork, Crafts
foxglove17

5 out of 5 stars

"Purchased as a gift my MIL. She loves orchids and says the paperweight is beautiful."

Orchid Paperweight - Made from a real orchid! Orchid card and envelope included
Jennifer Lehner

5 out of 5 stars

"This is the second paperweight I have purchased from this artist and it is even better than the first, which I loved! The different shades of green in this are fantastic. The clarity of the glass is also remarkable. Excellent work, fast shipping, and expertly packed for safe shipping. The artist even contacted me to let me know he had made more green paperweights since I mentioned wanting to buy one in my last review but he was sold out at the time. I would definitely buy from this seller again! Thank you!"

Handmade Glass Paperweight Green and White Swirls with center Bubble

Paperweights

Dandelion Paperweight | Made from a real dandelion seed puff. | Office Decoration, Birthday, Anniversary & Wedding Gift. 7cm(2.75") diameter

Glass Ocean Wave (NEW) Hand-Made from Molten Glass - Each is Unique!

MDINA Art Glass Studio Paperweight Signed, Dated, Labeled

Maikohan Maiko-Han Geisha Head Japanese Iron Paperweight Mid Century

Dandelion Paperweight - Made from a real dandelion seed puff! Dandelion card and envelope included

Ravanox Personalized 4.5" Jade Glass Paperweight, Custom Engraved Glass Paper Weight for Employee Recognition, Appreciation, Retirement

Beautiful Handmade Purple Glass Paperweight Signed Great On Windowsill!

Dandelion Paperweight Cube - Made from a real dandelion seed puff! Dandelion card and envelope included

Vintage Art Glass Dome Paperweight Green and White

Imperfect John Deacons Ruby Millefiori Glass Paperweight on Ruby Pink Ground Radial Twists Crieff Scotland 2001

Mushroom Moss Paperweight, Handmade Resin Art, Whimsical Cube Decor Paperweight, Desk Accessory, Nature Lover Gift, Unique Nature Gift

Collectable Vintage Perthshire Millefiori Glass Paperweight - PP124

Solid Cast Bronze Paperweight Old Soldier

Beautiful vintage Matt’s Jonasson Sweden crystal ducks paperweight

Geometric Marble Paperweight Seven Pencil Holder, Vintage Modern Cut and Polished Stone Desk Organizer, Fathers Day Gift

Personalized Gold Star Paperweight Custom Engraved Free, Engraved Paperweight, Gold Star Shaped Paperweight, Star Engraved Paperweight

Vintage Glass Sulphide Dump Paperweight

Red Glass Vintage Paperweight

Millefiori Paperweight, Red Yellow Floral Millefiori Paperweight, Vintage Italian Millefiori Art Glass, Murano Italy Art Glass

oblong art glass paperweight sculpture, blue and clear glass with suspended bubbles

Ocean Wave Hand-Made from Molten Glass - Each is Unique!

Coral Pink Rose Resin Ornament - Forever Real Flower, Gifts for Anniversary, Valentine's, Mother's/ Daughter, Wedding, Christmas, Birthday

Vintage Millefiori Art Glass Multicolor Paperweight

Vintage Price Products Taiwan Clear Controlled Bubble Orb Art Glass Paperweight

Creamy Yellow/ Red Edge Rose Resin Ornament, Forever Nature Flower, Gift for Anniversary, Mother's, Birthday, Wedding, Gift For Her, Friends

vintage USA navy paperweight

St Kilda Piecrust Shape Fluted Blue and White Millefiori Glass Paperweight on Blue Ground John Deacons Crieff Scotland Circa 1978 - 1983

John Deacons Thistle Millefiori Glass Paperweight One and Five Facet on Green Ground Crieff Scotland 2004

paper weight art glass

Beautiful vintage Matts

Vintage Collectable Millefiori Glass Paperweight - Possibly Perthshire or Strathearn

Vintage Collectable Perthshire Millefiori Large Glass Paperweight - Possibly PP5(?)

Dried Four-Leaf Clover Paperweight, Handmade Resin Art, Botanical Decor, Irish-themed Decor, Lucky Clover Desk Decor, Nature Lover Gift

Jane Austen Quote "There Is No Charm Equal To Tenderness Of Heart" Handcrafted Glass Inspirational Paperweight

Assorted Paper Weights/Resin decorations

Scottish Highland Coo hand painted pebble. A Wee Coo Fer You stone rock pebble pet in a box. Christmas stocking stuffer gift from Scotland

Art Glass Paperweight Penguin with Two Chicks on a Bed of Snow in Belly

Ravanox Personalized 4" Clear Oval Crystal Paperweight, Custom Engraved Glass Paper Weight for Company Business, Employee Appreciation

Press For Champagne Thick Heavy Acrylic Paperweight Table Art Décor

Midcentury Caithness Glass Paperweight “ Flower In The Rain “ 1970s

Large Vintage Millefiori Murano Italy Art Glass Cane Design Multicolor Paperweight

Baccarat “Raspberry” Crystal Puff Heart Paperweight 3" PRISTINE No Scratches *RARE*

Boyd glass Zach the elephant #3 Delphinium made on 3-31-81 solid

2-1/2" Antiqued Brass Sleeping Fox Paper Weight, Fox Gift, Fox Lover, 21st Anniversary Gift, Tabletop, Decor

Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Multi Colored Millefiori Design Table Desk Top Home Decor Collectable Classic Design

Vintage Jellyfish with Bubbles Encased in Hand Blown Glass Paperweight 4.5" Tall

Kosta Boda Vintage Dachshund modernist glass figurine paperweight Sweden by artist Bertil Vallien of the Kennel series

Brioni Studio Art Glass Signed purple iridescent hand blown paperweight 220883

Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Paperweight in pink mica watercolor

Boyd glass Zach the elephant #26 Ebony made on 3-26-84

Paperweight, Round Glass Underwater Scene Paperweight

Bonnae Art Glass Paperweight

Vines Vintage Paperweight figurine Art Glass egg blue pink white 3" tall

Bubble Jellyfish oval paper weight #78

Svaja Art Glass Frosted Egg Shaped Paperweight Lampwork Green Gold Faceted 5”

Custom Floral My Neighbor Totoro Resin Figurine, Resin Paper Weight, Room Decor, Desk Decor

Aurora Borealis Paperweight, Wood Resin Sphere, Alaska Decor, Northern Lights Paperweight Decor, Resin Wood Globe, Northern Lights Gift

Acrylic Skull Paperweight

Glass paperweight

Custom Personalised World Timer Paperweight, Gift for Traveller, Paper Anniversary Gift, Retirement Gift, Custom Desk or Office Accessory

Pink Tulip Paperweight Cube - Made from a real tulip flower! Tulip card and envelope included

Tropical fish Murano glass paperweight

Lotus Flower Paperweight - in shades of pink - Namaste!

star paper weight

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