This geometric paperweight from the 1970s, cast in bronze, exemplifies the mid-century modern style with its sculptural presence and sophisticated construction. The main body consists of a sphere formed by interconnected triangular facets and circular apertures, lending the object rhythmic dynamism and visual complexity. It is set on a multi-stepped, pyramidal base that grounds the composition and adds architectural balance. The patinated bronze reveals a golden-bronze hue with brown highlights at the edges and recesses, featuring a matte sheen and lightly textured surface. The precision casting, with no visible joints or marks, testifies to its careful craftsmanship. The paperweight is in very good vintage condition, showing only minimal, authentic traces of use such as slight patina and minor surface wear, characteristic for well-preserved objects from this era. The geometrical and architectural language of this piece reflects the spirit of the 1970s, an era infused with scientific curiosity and space age exploration. Its interplay of forms and apertures invites changing light patterns—sharp-edged shadows that evoke mathematical rigour and creative experimentation of its time. The paperweight seems to whisper of an age when even desk accessories aspired to be miniature sculptures, objects at the crossroads of art and science. This piece can serve as a focal point atop a writing desk or console table and pairs well with minimalist accessories—metal trays, dark veneers, or matte glass. It will integrate seamlessly into mid-century inspired interiors, as well as in a collector’s eclectic study among books on architecture and vintage deskware. It is worth combining with polished brass, alabaster, or glass accents, creating a tableau where geometry and light coexist in harmonious dialogue.
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Height10 cm
Depth7 cm
Width7 cm
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Width7 cm
Height10 cm
Depth7 cm
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