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What is French opaline glass?

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What is French opaline glass?
French opaline glass was made in France between 1810 and 1890 and has a white finish that resembles milk glass. The first colors made were turquoise, yellow and pink, but as the period progressed they made brighter colors in an effort to imitate Bohemian glass. Find a collection of expertly vetted French opaline glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in Rochester, NY
1930's French blue opaline glass table lamp w/ brass fittings. 40" h to top of brass finial / 25" h
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century French Blue Opaline Glass Pitcher and Bowl Set
By Baccarat
Located in Southampton, NJ
This extraordinary antique french blue opaline glass pitcher and bowl wash set dates from the
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Blue Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French light blue to white opaline light fixture with 3 interior lights
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully hand - crafted opaline glass and bronze six - light chandelier, France, circa 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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