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Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight
Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight

Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight

Created by Uncommon Goods

A bold reminder of progress, this one-of-a-kind paperweight honors those who shatter barriers.

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What Makes This Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight Uncommon

A desk accessory with meaning, our Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight® is a tribute to boundary-breakers everywhere. Made with a piece of manually cracked glass suspended between two solid panes, this symbolic design honors the many breakthroughs achieved by individuals—especially women and those from marginalized communities—who’ve defied expectations and challenged the barriers around them. Displayed at work, school, or at home, it’s a quiet salute to resilience, progress, and the power of persistence.

  • Each piece of glass breaks in a unique pattern, making every paperweight one-of-a-kind.
  • Base is crafted in pewter and engraved with "Shattered Glass Ceiling Paperweight."
  • Uncommon Exclusive: Created by our in-house team and only available at Uncommon Goods.
  • Designed in Brooklyn. Handmade in Rhode Island.
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Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

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Our Uncommon Goods team creates never-before-seen designs that solve problems, celebrate creativity, and, in short, make people happy. A passionate group of dreamers and doers, they've been developing unique, inventive products and collaborating with makers and artists across the globe since 2009.

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What is the paperweight made from?

lead-free pewter, mineral glass

What are the paperweight's measurements?

2.75" dia.; .45" H; 6.3 oz.

Item ID

46786

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Powerful gift for powerful a woman

    This was a really unique gift I gave to a friend/supervisor who was moving on to bigger and better things. Women don't build each other up enough so it's nice to find a gift like this that she can have at her

    • Lena
    • Orlando, FL
  • 5 stars out of 5

    My sister is a "Glass Ceiling Shatter-er" Woman...

    My sister is a beautiful person inside & out that truly inspires others to shatter ceilings while she busts through them herself. This was the most perfect gift to get her to encourage her to keep doing it! She

    • Kay
    • Elk Grove, CA
  • 5 stars out of 5

    Great Gifts for Upwardly Mobile Women!

    This paperweight was a gift for my boss, who has been in our industry for many years and was finally promoted to EVP. She is so well-deserving, and the sentiment behind the glass ceiling was perfect. She

    • Mo in PB
    • California

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