The ordinary and traditional paperweights were round, heavy and made of glass though the modern ones are made of different materials other than glass. There are also many forms of recyclable paperweights. Though the main purpose of a paperweight is to keep the work place organized by the pressure of its weight above the papers, nowadays modern houses are using them for decorating their interiors as well. Check out the list of 10 creative and functional paperweights to adorn your desk:
1. MoMA Design Store Legal Paper Paperweight
The MoMA Design Store Legal Paper Paperweight is designed by Tibor Kalman in the USA. It is an abstract way to hold papers in offices and the design of this paperweight resembles a yellow legal paper having a throw away look. The material of the paperweight is rigid and a steel weight is wrapped inside it. The paperweight is widely available online for purchase in many websites and costs around $25.
2. Kaplumba Paper Weight
Kaplumba paperweight was designed in the year 2010 by OMC design studios. For the production of kaplumba, materials such as ceramic and metals are used. The structure of the kaplumba paperweight resembles a turtle. The shell of the turtle is designed in beautiful patterns which can also be used as a decorative piece. The kaplumba paperweight is also good for gifting purpose.
3. Dansk Design water buffalo paperweight
The little piece of paperweight of the Dansk Design is inspired from water buffaloes. The cost of the Dansk design water buffalo paperweight is around $28 USD. The structure of the paperweight is made of zinc and it has a coating of plates of silver above it. The water buffalo paperweight looks like an antique show piece. This paperweight would surely add a vintage effect to your home or office.
4. Woollen Woodland Paperweights
The Woolen Woodland Paperweights are unique and in the shape of owls. This paperweight comes in two variants – one large owl which measures 8 x 7 x 7cm and costs $35 and the other small owl which measures 6 x 5 x 5cm and costs $30 approx. Even in these two variants there are varieties of different textures and color which makes them truly stand out. The fabrics of the woolen woodland paperweights are purely hand woven. To make the paperweight heavy, steel pellets and polyester are filled up inside the fabric. It is ideal for gifting purpose too.
5. Agir Paper Weight
The Agir Paperweight is designed by OMC design studios in the year 2010. For the production of the Agir paperweight, materials such as ceramic and metals are used. The paperweight resembles the structures of space buildings back in the 50s and is a cool piece to any space lovers collection. The paperweight is white in color and has blue linings which does not look like a paperweight at all. The structure of the Agir paperweight is innovative.
6. Spinner Heart Paperweight
The Spinner Heart is a very innovative piece of a paperweight. It is heart shaped and has a red color spinning arrow in the middle with some options in it. If you are bored and you have got the spinner heart paperweight on your desk, then take a chance and try spinning the arrow to get the perfect answers on your love life. The price of the Spinner Heart paperweight is $11.95. It is more than just a paperweight and it makes a spectacular gift item too.
7. Easter Eggs Paper Weight
The Easter Eggs Paperweight is designed by the OMC design studios in the year 2009. In the production of the Easter eggs paperweight, the basic material which is used is metal. They come in three different colors and styles. The version of the style are organic, smooth and geometric and the colors are pink, orange and blue. To make the paperweights heavy, the inside of the structure is filled up with lead. The Easter eggs paperweight are funky, colorful and therefore can also be used for decorations in home or office. They can be a joyful gift item too.
8. Sailor’s Knot Doorstop & Paperweight
The Sailor’s Knot can be used both as a door stopper and a paperweight. The structure is made by a rope and is inspired by sailor’s knot. The rope used to make the knot should be thick so that it can add some weight and make it heavy to function properly. The best thing about the sailor’s knot is that it can be of multi purpose. The sailor’s knot can also be made at home by purchasing a good quality rope. It would be cheaper if you make it yourself or else the price of the sailor’s knot is around $25.
9. Naoto Fukasawa TV Murrine Paperweight
The TV Murrine paperweight is designed by a Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. The murrine paperweight is made by Murano glass materials and comes in three different colors namely black, white and red. The TV murrine paperweight is contemporary in design and it also works as a magnifying glass. As the paperweight is made of glass, it magnifies words and images if placed above them. This modern paperweight is available only in limited editions.
10. Mahmur Paper Weight
The Mahmur paper weight is designed by the OMC design studios in the year 2008. The material used for the production of the mahmur paper weight is metal or glass. There are two version of this paperweight i.e. of metal casting and the other one made of glass. The finishing of the mahmur paperweight is beautiful and flawless. The metal version of the paperweight looks like a frozen piece. As the inner part of the mahmur paperweight is filled with lead, it is very heavy in weight. It is an abstract piece of a paperweight to keep your papers organized and in order.
