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.

Bettina Olson

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. This is my second purchase from this shop. My shamrock is a little bit of luck and magic. The cherry blossom paperweight will be a gift for an amazing woman. It will be a great symbol of joy, peace and love. A talented artist and wonderful works of art that inspire meaning and happiness."

Real Cherry Blossom Paperweight, Gift for Her, Resin Paperweight, Unique Gift, Mother's Day Gift, Real Flower Gift - READY TO SHIP
John Connolly

5 out of 5 stars

"This paperweight enjoys a dual role for me. I actually use it as a paperweight, old-fashioned as that may sound. My office has a draft due to my windows being opened, and I needed something to keep papers from flying around. Second, the magnifying glass is always welcome for my aging eyes. Great, solid construction."

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

5 out of 5 stars

"These are beautiful paperweights and made wonderful presents to say thank you to those we worked with the last few years. Thank you for sharing your talents!"

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

5 out of 5 stars

"this is a gorgeous piece. it brings back some lovely memories in a summer meadow. not only is the dandelion paperweight perfect, but the packaging is great. the paperweight is boxed in a beautiful box and a small enclosure card is included. this was shipped quickly."

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

5 out of 5 stars

"This paperweight is beautiful! The color of the flower is vibrant, each petal, the yellow things in the center are just perfect. It is a beautiful flower frozen in time a perfect bloom! I'm obsessed!"

Nigella Flower Paperweight, Love In A Mist, Romantic Gift, Resin Paperweight, Home Decor, Mother's Day Gift,Real Flower Gift
Hanne

5 out of 5 stars

"This dandelion paperweight is the second one I bought. I showed mine to my sister and she liked it so much also that she wanted one."

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

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

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

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

Caithness Glass Christmas 1977 Candle Glass Paperweight One and Five Facet Millefiori on Black Ground Colin Terris William Manson Scotland

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! 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!

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

Personalized Black Marble Paperweight - Photo Engraved

XL Glass Aquarium Paperweight 17 cms (6.75") high. Vintage Murano. Controlled bubbles 12 lampwork fish.

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

Vintage Hand Blown Art Glass Teal Swirl Paperweight with Two Geese & Bullicante | Gifts for Paperweight Collectors Birthday Gifts

MINI ABACUS PAPERWEIGHT 1960s Brass on Marble Base

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

Press For Champagne Thick Heavy Acrylic Paperweight Table Art Décor

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

Correia 1985 Limited Edition Signed Iridescent Stripes Paperweight Numbered 67/200

Vintage Paperweight, Glass Sphere, Glass Paperweight, Hollow Paperweight, Collectible Paperweight, Art Glass, Table Decor, Vintage Gift,

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

Spaces House # 4 Architecture model Concrete Architect Gift Miniature Brutalist Sculpture home Decor

Spaces House # 9 Architecture model Concrete Architect Gift Miniature Brutalist Sculpture home Decor home and office decor

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

Vintage Brass Decision Maker, Spinner, Novelty Fortune Teller, Work Place Humor, Sit On It, Pass The Buck Yes No, Cheeky Gifts for Boss

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

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Vintage Tiffany & Co. Crystal Globe Paperweight

Vintage Archimede Seguro Murano Italy Blue Bird Art Glass Dome Paperweight

2-1/2" Antiqued Brass Fox Sitting Paperweight Tabletop Lodge Cabin Decor

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

6" Pointer Dog Paper Weight

Dammit Jim Desk Paperweight - Stapler in Jello

Glass Globe Orb Paperweight Abstract Earth Object

Antique Mermaid Paperweight

Antiqued Brass Blue Crab Paper Weight- Antique Vintage Nautical Beach Decor

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Crystallized Sulfur Specimens

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

Peter Schiller Paperweight Pink Swirl Vortex Center Signed Dated 1985

Dark Lavender Rose Resin Ornament, Forever Real Flower, Gifts for Anniversary, Valentine's, Mother's/ Daughter, Wedding, Christmas, Birthday

High and Magic Rose Resin Ornament, Forever Nature Flower, Gift for Anniversary, Valentine's, Mother's, Wedding, Christmas, Birthday, Friend

Vintage Clear Round large Handblown Glass Paperweight with Large Controlled Bubble

Vintage Iron Cast Owl over Book Paperweight.

Celtic Stained Glass, Celtic Paperweight, Stained Glass Art, Large Round, Glass Paperweight

E7607 A Pair Chinese Zitan Wood Low Relief Paperweights

Lawyer Personalized Keepsake Paperweight, Acrylic, Scales, Attorney, Law, Keepsake, Personalized, Custom, Balance, Engraved -gfy727073

Home Decor Marble Green Onyx Apple Paperweight – Best for Office Table Decor & Study Room Paperweight

PERSONALIZED-Traditional 15 Years Anniversary Crystal Gift-15TH Anniversary gift- Engraved high quality REAL GLASS Paperweight Keepsake

Vintage Ron Schuster Schuster Glass Studio Hand Crafted Dichroic Glass Art Glass Paperweight Sculpture Signed With Original Label

Paper weight brass/felt hexagonal shape

Paperweight 3.5"x3.5" Leather Stress Reliever Custom Handcrafted Personalized ASHLIN® Designer 100% Gen. Tuscany Leather Black+ (PAPERWT01)

Vintage Set of 5 Glass Scales Weights Paperweights Decorative Glass Weights 1 Kg to 50 Grams, Kitchen Decor Apothecary Shop Display Decor

Vintage Marbled Onyx Apple Shaped Paperweight PB101

Yellow Rose Paperweight - Real Floral Resin Ornament - Forever Flower Gifts - Unique Gifts - Home Décor - Gift For Her

Vintage Glass Paperweight Tiny Flowers Decorative Ball

Boyd Glass 7.25" Long Robin Egg Blue Indian Tomahawk Hatchet Paper Weight

Vintage Brass Clothes Pin - Vintage Office Decor or Kitchen Decor - Mid Century, Farmhouse

Circle (Map) Paperweight Handmade from Surplus Leather

Brass Egg Hand Made in England - A Symbol for Regeneration and Hope

4-1/2" Antiqued Brass Propeller Paper Weight, Nautical Decor, Nautical Tabletop, Gift for Boat Captain, Boss's Gift, Father's Day Gift

Vintage Glass Yellow Floral Paperweight PB103

Personalized Laser Engraved Crystal Diamond Glass paperweight, Messaged engraved crystal, Retirement/ Recognition/ Appreciation gift

Clock Paperweight, Gift for Dad, Antique Clock, Glass Paperweight, Gold and Black Clock, Large Round, Clock Lover, Horologist Gift

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