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What is black glass?
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Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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1940s Murano Opaque Black Glass with Irregular Brown Vein
Located in Marbella, ES
Opaque black glass with irregular brown veins making it unique. The base has a mark with the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
French Gilded Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
circular black opaque glass top.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Georgian Wine Glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian wine glass with opaque twist stem c1760
Period : George II / George III – c1760
Category
Antique 1760s British Georgian Glass
Materials
Glass
Engraved Pan Top Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1760 Engraved Pan Top Si
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Engraved Pan Top Single Series Opaque Twist Wine Glass
Period : George III
Origin
Category
Antique 1760s British George III Glass
Materials
Glass
Gilt Decorated Black Bristol Glass Cordial Decanter / Glasses, Set of 7
Located in Miami, FL
gilt decorated opaque black Bristol glass cordial decanter set with a decanter, stopper, and six
Category
Early 20th Century English Glass
Materials
Glass
Barbini Murano Vintage Red & Black Glass Gold Leaf Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
Venice, Italy. Most likely made by Barbini. In a stunning combination of opaque red glass cased in black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
