Object of the Day: A Miniature Paperweight by Daniel Salazar

Founded in 1970 by the late James Lundberg, California-based Lundburg Studios continues to produce some of the most innovative and elegant art glass in the industry. Since 1975, many of Lundberg’s intricate designs have been the work of Daniel Salazar. Salazar quickly earned a reputation for his naturalistic scenes—bird, florals, and marine life—as well as his abstract work.


This paperweight signed by Daniel Salazar is a miniature inasmuch as it’s about a third the size of the average paperweight. The central feature is a delicately crafted orchid of gold and deep purple surrounded by flowing bright green leaves. The sense of fluidity is one of the defining characteristics of Salazar’s work.

The artistry of Lundberg Studios is just one more bit of evidence that the spirit of the Belle Époque is alive and well. We’re still creating beautiful things in this world. Now, it’s up to us to find them.