Collection: Art Glass Paperweights

Art Glass Paperweights - Masterpieces of Light & Color

Discover the mesmerizing world of handblown art glass paperweights, where ancient Venetian mastery meets contemporary Canadian artistry. Each piece is a luminous sculpture, personally crafted by Virginia Wilson Toccalino and Tony Toccalino at their renowned glassblowing studio in Halton Hills, Ontario.

Ancient Techniques, Timeless Beauty

These extraordinary paperweights are created using time-honored Venetian glassmaking techniques developed in Murano, Italy in 1526. Watch as molten glass transforms into captivating worlds of swirling colors, intricate patterns, and dancing light - each piece a unique universe captured in crystal-clear glass.

What Makes Our Paperweights Extraordinary:

• One-of-a-Kind Artistry: No two pieces are identical - each paperweight is a singular work of art
• Venetian Heritage: Crafted using authentic 500-year-old Murano techniques
• Artist Signatures: Many pieces feature hand-signed diamond engravings or signature murrinis
• Museum-Quality Construction: Digitally controlled annealing ensures strength and lasting beauty
• Collectible Value: Contemporary objects of beauty that appreciate over time

Beyond Paperweights - Sculptural Art

These aren't merely functional objects - they're collectible sculptures that transform any space with their radiant beauty. From traditional paperweight forms to unique handblown glass eggs without flat spots, each piece captures and refracts light in magical ways.

Collect the extraordinary - own a piece of glassmaking history crafted with Canadian passion and Italian soul.