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Paperweights - Office Equipment or Art?

jsmith | Jul 19, 2009 |

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Probably the most overlooked piece of office equipment is the paperweight. This article will show you a multitude of uses both physical and visual. The beauty of the paperweight is its multifunctionality determined by the owner.

Paperweights can be found in every shape and size and made from everything from stone to delicate crystal. Solid colors, patterns, translucent, transparent, there is no limit to the appearance of a paperweight and therefore it's possible uses.

The physical uses of the paperweight are the obvious - holding papers in place against a breeze from an open window or the breeze caused by the skirt of that cute girl in the office as she swishes by your desk. Holding open a book as you read, marking a spot in a stack of reports you need to go through before the ever imminent deadline, the paperweight is the most often used article at the office or home desk or table.

The not so physical uses of the paperweight encompass a much wider foray than the physical. A paperweight can be a piece of art used to enhance your home or office decor. From the sleek ultramodern design of a spiraling tower to a delicate angel, there is a paperweight fitting that description. It can be a collectible item based on it's theme: Disney characters, animals, buildings, abstract designs. Just the fact that it is a paperweight can make it a collectible item. It can be that great gift for a favorite teacher, a co-worker, or the person that always seems to have everything.

Ever have that awkward moment in an office waiting for that appointment or interview and someone else enters and sits next to you? A comment about the paperweight on the receptionist's desk can be a great icebreaker and begin a conversation to just pass the time or evaluate your possible competition.

A paperweight on someone's desk or in their home can give insight to their personal taste, hobbies and interests. This can be valuable information for a future relationship whether personal or professional. You would be surprised how much a person's choice of something so simple as a crystal paperweight can tell you about them and their lives.

So whatever the reason for acquiring a paperweight, you can see that your options can be beautiful, fun, sentimental and practical. You can express yourself or delight someone with the multifunctional paperweight - a piece of office equipment or a piece of art. Your choice.