The Lips Domed Paperweight by John Derian brings a touch of whimsy and allure to the everyday desk or dressing table. Handmade to order in New York, each piece is created using reproduced imagery from Derian’s vast archive of antique prints, meticulously collaged beneath hand-blown glass by skilled artisans.
A playful yet sophisticated statement piece, it captures the romantic charm and curiosity of vintage illustration, transforming it into timeless home art. A collector’s favourite — striking on its own or grouped with other John Derian designs.
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.
