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.

Gayle

5 out of 5 stars

"Very lovely paperweight and hope the artistry and beauty will inspire my newly married friends to start a new tradition. As a collector, I am very pleased."

Hand Blown Glass Paperweight Sculpture - Yellow Blue White
Erika Torres La Tulip

5 out of 5 stars

"I only needed customer service because I received so many items and I was sure of everything was supposed to be in my package!!! There was some cute stickers and a pin!!! Amazing!!! The quality of the paperweight was also amazing! I couldn’t believe how clear the mushrooms shown through!! Worth every penny! I will definitely be back to this shop!!"

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

5 out of 5 stars

"Absolutely LOVE the paperweights"

In Flore Fleur Paperweight, 7 cm, White
Diane

5 out of 5 stars

"I love the pointer paperweight! Great quality and very realistic and great price. I have bought items from Schooner Bay before and they are a great company and care about their customers. The paperweight is exactly the size and quality I wanted."

6" Pointer Dog Paper Weight

Paperweights

Dandelion Paperweight, Handmade Resin Art, Wish Cube Decor Paperweight, Desk Accessory, Preserved Flower Gift, Unique Gift for Nature Lovers

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

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

Paperweight/ornament with tree, and stream in epoxy resin art

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

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

Crystal Globe Paperweight | Paper Weight Office Gift | Conference Gift | Award Paper Weight

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

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Dansk Designs Silver Bunny Rabbit Paperweight Danish Swedish Gifts Office Work Job Presents

Walking Liberty Silver Paper Weight

Murano Glass Paperweight Blue and Pink Floral Magnum-Collectible office desk home decor

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

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

Personalized Photo Crystal Paperweight with Gift Box

Press For Champagne Thick Heavy Acrylic Paperweight Table Art Décor

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

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Personalized Black Marble Paperweight - Photo Engraved

Real Purple Orchid October Birth Month Flower in Crystal Clear Lucite Resin Specimen 66mm Paperweight Anniversary Wedding Valentine Gift

Magnifying Glass Paperweight, Unique Design, Bookshelf Decor, Desk Decor, Office Accessory, Sophisticated Gift

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

Hand blown glass art,Clear glass paperweight,wave sculpture,glass figures,glassblowing,Round Paperweight,Teardrop Paperweight,Home Decor

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

Dandelion Paperweight (Dome Shape) - Made from a real dandelion seed puff! Dandelion card and envelope included

6" Pointer Dog Paper Weight

Botanical Forget Me Not Paperweight Made With Real Forget Me Not *For Carol*

Hand blown glass art,glassblowing,Round Paperweight,Teardrop Paperweight,Glass Art Sculpture,Glass Art,home decor,anniversary gift,diorama

Ravanox Personalized 4" Crystal Rectangle Paperweight with Clipped Corners, Custom Engraved Glass Paper Weight for Appreciation, Recognition

Ravanox Personalized 3 1/8" Round Crystal Paperweight, Custom Engraved Glass Paper Weight for Appreciation, Recognition, Awards and More

Crystal Paper weight Diamond Cut Engraved Free Gift for Him Her Birthday Groomsmen Wedding Party Boyfriend Girlfriend Father Mother Brother

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

Koi Paperweight, Water Lily Paperweight, Gift for Her, Fish Paperweight, Large Round, Glass Paperweight, July Birthday

Vintage Murano Glass Paperweights Three

Pristimera Cambodiana Paperweight - Made from a real Pristimera Cambodiana! Pristimera Cambodiana card and envelope included

Vintage Promotional Miniature Urinal Paperweight

Robert Frost Quote "The Best Way Out Is Always Through" Handcrafted Glass Inspirational Paperweight

Beautiful Vintage 14 Radial Twist Pastels Early Vasart Millefiori Paperweight. Decorative Art Glass. Collectors Paperweight. c1950's Yasart.

Personalized Glass Photo Paperweight, Pet Memorial Gift

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Engraved Recognition Crystal Cube Paperweight, Personalized Keepsake, Occupation Award, Desk Decor, Engraved Award, Professional Award

Moon paperweight,Hand Blown Glass,Space Paperweight,Gifts for Couples,glass blown art,Home Decor, Glass Universe,lunar surface,Hand made,

Actual Handwriting Glass Dome Paperweight, Custom Paperweight, Personalized Paperweight, Dome Magnifier

Dandelion Paperweight (No bottom label) - Made from a real dandelion seed puff! (No bottom label) Dandelion card and envelope included

Collectable Vintage Perthshire Millefiori Glass Paperweight - PP124

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Vintage Glass Art Paperweight - Blue and White

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

Brass Paper Weight "Woodgrain Lion"

White Rose Resin Ornament, Forever Real Flower Gift, Gift for Anniversary, Valentone's, Mother's/ Daughter, Birthday, Wedding, Friends

Solid golden brass Godzilla miniature, Gojira Lizard, brass Godzilla, solid Tabletop decor, Creative desktop ornament, cool gift for him

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

Ravanox Personalized 4" Crystal Rectangle Paperweight, Custom Engraved Rectangular Glass Paper Weight for Employee Appreciation, Recognition

Gingko Brass Leaf paperweight

Beautiful Vintage Large Scottish Vasart Millefiori Paperweight. Decorative Art Glass. Collectors Paperweight. c1950's Paul Yasart.

Paperweight in zanfirico and filigree. Home furnishings. Table paperweight

Set of 9 Cast Glass Heart Paperweights. "Thinking of You". Solid hand blown & sculpted glass. Handmade in Seattle by artist Dehanna Jones.

Contemporary Studio Glass Mushroom Paperweight

Vintage Royal Crown Derby Imari Paperweight Collection - Paperweights - Home Decor - Gift

Albert Einstein Quote "Coincidence Is God's Way Of Remaining Anonymous" Handcrafted Glass Inspirational Paperweight

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

Handmade Crystal Paperweight Ruby/Gold by Nobile Glassware

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