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Set of Four Acid Green Floral Glass Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of four acid green floral glass plates. Four acid green iridescent ripple edge glass hand
Category

Early 19th Century American Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Modernist Glass Plate by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in New York, NY
Large glass plate, or charger, by recognized midcentury master Higgins (Michael and Francis). Nice
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Ten Reverse Decoupage Seashell Glass Plates by Pablo Manzoni
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching set of ten glass plates with an octagon form decorated with seashells in a whimsical
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Set of Eight Reverse Decoupage Seashell Glass Plates by Pablo Manzoni
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout set of eight glass plates with an octagon form decorated with seashells in a whimsical
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Reverse Decoupage Seashell Glass Plates by Pablo Manzoni
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six glass plates with an octagon form decorated with seashells in a whimsical
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Glass Plate Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Murano Glass Plate Italy 1940s.       
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Murano Glass

Nice Art Glass Plates, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nice art glass plates, Sweden. In good condition. Measures: 21 cm. Unstamped.
Category

20th Century Swedish Used Glass Plates

Used Nice Art Glass Plates, Sweden
Nice Art Glass Plates, Sweden
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Scallops Glass Plate by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Paris, FR
Plate with scallops, by René Lalique (1860-1945) Signed R.LALIQUE in the center of the plate.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

French Opalescent Glass Plate, Etling, France
By Etling Paris
Located in CABA, AR
Step into the ethereal beauty of French opalescent glass with this exquisite plate signed by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Rose glass plate with floral motif, Poland, 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosaline glass plate made in Poland in circa 1970s. Very good condition Dimensions: width 26 cm
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Plate by Rene Lalique "Algues Noir" pattern
By René Lalique
Located in Delft, NL
Art Glass Plate by Rene Lalique "Algues Noir" pattern Lalique "Algues Noir" molded and frosted
Category

20th Century French Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Vintage Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Pioni" Oiva Toikka, 12 Art Glass Plates, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Pioni" Oiva Toikka, 12 art glass plates,  1970s. Clear glass. In perfect
Category

1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Glass Plates

Glass Plate Loetz Iridescent Orange Purple Pink Blue, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass plate manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe unidentified decoration, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Purple Decorative Murano Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative purple murano glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Purple Decorative Murano Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Purple Decorative Murano Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Pair of Intaglio Engraved Glass Plates by Stevens & Williams
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of glass plates intaglio engraved with fruiting vines with a star cut centre.
Category

1870s European Victorian Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal yellow glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Murano Glass Plate of Geometric Designs of Alfredo Barbini, 1980
By Barbini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass plate of geometric designs of Alfredo Barbini 1980, Murano art glass.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Metal

Vintage Light Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light purple glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Light Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Light Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 1.97 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Blue Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Blue Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Blue Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
No Reserve
H 1.19 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Midcentury Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative purple glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition, one
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Pink Glass plate, Poland, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass plate, Poland, 1970s.
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Crystal

Pink Glass plate, Poland, 1970s
Pink Glass plate, Poland, 1970s
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Russian and Pillar Cut Glass Plate by Hawkes
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant in its shape, this stunning cut glass plate by T.G. Hawkes & Co. exhibits the brilliant
Category

19th Century American Used Glass Plates

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Plate by Arcoroc, France
By Arcoroc
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Cobalt blue glass plate by Arcoroc, France A large pressed glass plate in cobalt blue
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Plate Light, Italy, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Large luminaire from Murano, Italy, composed of chiseled glass plates. Polished steel structure
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Transparent and Yellow Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent and yellow glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Transparent Decorative Glass Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent glass plate with flowers from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Dark Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Glass Plate in Green, Blue, and Violet by Gabriel Argy
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Stamford, CT
A glass plate in green, blue and violet by Gabriel Argy - Rousseau, Teller. France, circa 1925.
Category

20th Century French Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Light Blue Decorative Ice Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue ice glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Gary Beecham Large Decorative Glass Plate 'Textile Vessel', 1982
By Gary Beecham
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gary Beecham Large Decorative Glass Plate 'Textile Vessel', 1982 Colorless cameo glass, with two
Category

1980s European Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE BOHEMIAN RUBY RED ENAMELED CRYSTAL GLASS PLATES, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
An elegant set of 2 large serving plates in ruby red crystal glass Profuse gilded enamel
Category

19th Century Used Glass Plates

Materials

Enamel

Claudia Shuride Postmodern Glass Plate, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern decorative painted glass plate by Claudia Shuride.
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

'Ondines' Original Art `Deco Opalescent Glass Plate by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ondines, an Art Deco, blue opalescent glass plate, relief decorated with frolicking sea nymphs
Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Transparent Apple Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Green Flower Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative green glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lalique-style. A set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs in green glass. Mouth-blown
Category

1930s French Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Vintage Black Swan Bowl Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Violet Purple Flower Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Purple Lavender and White Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative white and purple glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Murano, Italy, set of six clear glass plates with spiral-shaped decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, a set of six clear glass plates with spiral-shaped gold decoration. From
Category

1980s Italian Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Celestial Glass Plate
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian "cosmos" plate with sun and planets. Measurements: Diameter: 13".
Category

1960s Italian Used Glass Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Plates Chandelier, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Murano glass plates chandelier, 1960s Italy Fully functional. With six E14 sockets. Works with
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Light Purple Decorative Glass Plates, Bowls, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light purple glass plates/bowls from Italy. Plates are in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Red and Orange Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal red and orange glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Simon Gate for Orrefors/Sandvik. Set of five Art Deco glass plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Simon Gate (1883-1945) for Orrefors/Sandvik, Sweden. A set of five Art Deco glass plates in smoked
Category

1940s Swedish Art Deco Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Rose glass plate, Poland 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful plate made of rosaline glass Manufactured in Poland in circa 1970s. Preserved in very
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Rose glass plate, Poland 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful plate made of rosaline glass Manufactured in Poland in circa 1970s. Preserved in very
Category

1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern with a ship at high seas signed Lalique France 8.5 in
Category

20th Century Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

René Lalique "Bulbes" an Art Deco Opalescent Glass Plate French, Circa 1935
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Bulbes, an Art Deco opalescent and frosted glass plate by René Lalique with bubble details. Cloudy
Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Glass Plate "Ondines" René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and attractive Art Deco glass plate with raised pattern of swirling sea nymphs
Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hand Blown Studio Art Glass Plate by Peter Bramhall
By Peter Bramhall
Located in East Quogue, NY
, glass plate, glass platter, glass sculpture, hand blown glass, yellow glass contemporary glass, art and
Category

1980s American Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Plates by Aureliano Toso, 1970s
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass plates is a very rare couple of plates realized by Aureliano Toso in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Traditional Spanish Decorative Glass Plate, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish rustic decorative glass plate. Manufactured in Spain by unknown artist in
Category

1960s Spanish Rustic Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass

Tapio Wirkela Azure Core Glass Plate for Venini, Italy, 1990
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful glass plate / scale designed by Tapio Wirkela, manufactured by Venini in Italy circa
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Plates

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

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Used Glass Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used glass plates for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used glass plates — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. Used glass plates have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used glass plates made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used glass plates over the years, but those made by Royal Copenhagen, Christofle and Fornasetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Glass Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $948, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $836,664 highest priced.
Questions About Used Glass Plates
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Acrylic paint is best on ceramic paints because, as long as it's coated with a protective glaze, will last forever. It's also dishwasher-safe.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter plates and dishware date back to ancient times, and were used by Egyptians and later the Romans. It was used all the way up to the 18th and 19th centuries, when new techniques for pottery and glass-making were discovered, making pewter less popular. Shop a collection of pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A glass goblet is used to serve beverages. It consists of a deep bowl and a short stemmed pedestal base. Most often, restaurants and bars present water, iced tea and other soft drinks with ice in goblets. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage goblets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A glass carboy is used to ferment beverages. A rubber stopper and fermentation lock prevent oxygen and bacteria from spoiling the fermentation process. You’ll find a selection of antique glass carboys and demijohns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A tumbler glass is a glassware essential that is used for serving water, alcohol and other cold or hot beverages. It is made out of plastic, ceramic, glass or stainless-steel and comes in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colors. On 1stDibs, shop antique, vintage, handcrafted and contemporary tumbler glasses.
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    Glass domes have many different applications, including covers for light fixtures, as fishbowls or to display valuable items. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary glass dome pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Pier glass, also known as a console mirror, is a long mirror designed to be hung over a pier table. It can also be placed in between two windows to cover up the wallspace. Shop a collection of pier glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charger plates are decorative plates that are slightly larger than dinner plates. They are designed to go under the dinner plate, adding style to the table while protecting it from heat and spills. They are made from a variety of materials, including glass. Shop a collection of beautiful charger plates on 1stDibs.
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    Stained glass is used in churches to both enhance the beauty and spirituality of the space while also informing the viewer through narrative and symbolism. Shop beautiful stained glass on 1stDibs.
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    Chicken wire glass was mainly used in skylights and windows within schools and businesses. The purpose was to prevent the glass from shattering into pieces when under stress like high heat or an external force. You’ll find a variety of chicken wire glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dale Chihuly uses a variety of glass media, including blown glass, flat glass, plexiglas and formed enamel composed of ground glass suspended in a liquid. Dale Chihuly’s mastery of glass makes his work highly coveted. Browse a range of Dale Chihuly’s glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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    The type of glass door used for exterior doors is a toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. A tempered glass offers resistance to heat that is five times better than ordinary glass. It protects against harmful UV rays and shows high resilience against impact. It’s also called safety glass. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique exterior doors.
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    The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
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    For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.