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Bear Reading Domed Paperweight by John Derian, handmade in New York from vintage illustrations under hand-blown glass.
Close-up of John Derian Bear Reading decoupage paperweight featuring antique imagery of a bear reading a book.
Handmade John Derian Bear Reading domed glass paperweight with collaged antique print design.
John Derian Bear Reading domed paperweight – vintage-inspired decorative object handcrafted in New York City.
John Derian

Bear Reading - Domed Paperweight Decoupage

$243.90 NZD

The Bear Reading Domed Paperweight by John Derian brings quiet charm and vintage storytelling to your desk or display. Handmade to order in New York, each piece features collaged antique imagery from Derian’s vast archive of 18th- and 19th-century prints, carefully hand-cut and assembled beneath hand-blown glass.

A delightful object that balances whimsy with craftsmanship, this paperweight captures the spirit of Derian’s decoupage — where history and artistry meet in timeless form.

Dimensions: 8.9 × 3.8 cm. Handmade in New York City.

Collaged paper beneath hand-blown glass

ABOUT the MAKER

John Derian

John Derian’s decoupage collection brings timeless artistry into the home. Since 1989, his New York-based studio has become renowned for its handcrafted objects d’art, with each piece created using 18th- and 19th-century imagery sourced from his extensive archive of antique and vintage prints. Carefully cut, collaged, and applied by trained artisans onto handblown glass, these evocative objects are equal parts functional and collectible. The result is a poetic fusion of past and present—beautiful heirlooms made to be treasured.
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