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Blue Universe Domed Paperweight by John Derian, handmade in New York from vintage celestial imagery under hand-blown glass.
Close-up of John Derian Blue Universe decoupage paperweight featuring antique astronomy artwork.
Handmade John Derian Bear Reading domed glass paperweight with collaged antique print design.
Handmade Blue Universe domed glass paperweight by John Derian with collaged cosmic design.
Detail of Blue Universe Paperweight – John Derian decoupage crafted under hand-blown glass in New York.
John Derian

Blue Universe - Domed Paperweight Decoupage

$243.90 NZD
(Last One)

The Blue Universe Domed Paperweight by John Derian captures the mystery and beauty of the cosmos in miniature form. Handmade to order in New York, each paperweight features collaged imagery from Derian’s extensive archive of antique astronomical prints, carefully cut and assembled beneath hand-blown glass.

A celestial keepsake that balances artistry and curiosity, it evokes the romance of exploration and the timeless craftsmanship of Derian’s decoupage. A thoughtful accent for a desk, study, or collector’s cabinet.

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

Collaged paper underneath handblown 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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