Vintage Carved Red Marble Apple Paperweight - Styled After Mangani / Italian Stone Fruit

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Elevate a simple desktop stack into a curated work of art with this magnificent vintage hand-carved solid red marble apple … Read more Elevate a simple desktop stack into a curated work of art with this magnificent vintage hand-carved solid red marble apple paperweight. Perfectly aligned with the luxurious, layered aesthetics of a Maximalist study or a vibrant Palm Beach Regency workspace, this heavy stone sculpture effortlessly channels the high-gloss glamour of classic Hollywood Regency design.
Artisanal in every sense, the apple is sculpted from a dense natural stone showcasing a rich, deep crimson hue streaked with dark, organic veins. It is topped with a beautifully cast solid brass stem and leaf that catches the light with an elegant golden glimmer. Styled after the iconic, collectible stone fruits popularized by Mangani, Maitland-Smith, and legendary Italian Alabaster / Volterra artisans, this heavy accent piece fits right into a colorful, high-end room inspired by Dorothy Draper or Tony Duquette. Whether resting atop an imposing stack of design books, anchoring letters on a lacquered executive desk, or sitting as a sculptural vignette on a chic mantelpiece, it delivers a striking transformation that turns ordinary utility into extraordinary decor. See less