Question 1

What is Culver glassware?

Accepted Answer

Culver glassware is made by Culver Ltd., a glass manufacturer from Brooklyn, New York. The company produced more than 75 different glassware patterns with a mid-century style. Most of the earlier glassware featured gold gild, but they stopped doing that in the 1990s. In the mid 1990s the company was sold. Shop a collection of Culver glassware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is amber glassware?

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Amber glassware is pale yellow glass, tinted with a mixture of sulfur and red iron oxide. In the 16th century, amber glassware was used as medicine bottles to help prevent the medication from deteriorating in light. You’ll find a variety of amber glassware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Where is Culver glassware made?

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Culver glassware is made in numerous factories located throughout the U.S. Irving Rothenberg founded the company in 1939 in Brooklyn, New York. The company is best known for producing glassware decorated with real gold designs. Shop a collection of Culver glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Where is Libbey glassware manufactured?

Accepted Answer

Libbey Inc. glassware is based in Toledo, Ohio. However, their glassware is produced throughout the world, including the U.S., Mexico, China, Portugal and the Netherlands. Libbey glassware is distinctive in the mid-century modern style and vintage editions are popular among collectors. Browse a collection of vintage Libbey glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What is a cabinet for glassware called?

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What a cabinet for glassware is called depends on its style. A large casegood with glass doors designed to hold glassware and dinnerware is a curio cabinet, while one intended to hold bar tools and bottles of liquor in addition to glasses is a bar cabinet. Shop a variety of cabinets from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is the best crystal glassware?

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The best crystal glassware, when held up to the light, has to have a 24 percent lead content, a dazzling reflecting quality, an overall clean look, a silver or silver/purple color, and a rainbow prism effect. It's more powerful, heavier, and smoother than your average glassware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage crystal glassware.

Question 7

How do I identify glassware markings?

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To identify glassware markings, try snapping a photo with your smartphone or tablet. By performing a reverse image search, you may be able to quickly learn the maker. If this technique yields no results, consult trusted online resources or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide range of glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is Irish glassware called?

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Irish glassware isn't usually called by a special term. However, Irish glassmakers did employ materials that differed from those used by glassblowers on the European continent during the 18th century. They added calcined flints and pebbles to the molten glass and utilized lead oxide as a binding agent. As a result, the glass they produced could better reflect light once it was cut. This type of glass came to be known as lead glass or crystal. Find a wide range of Irish glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Is crystal glassware worth anything?

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Yes, some crystal glassware is worth something. When valuing crystal, the maker is one of the biggest determining factors, as pieces made by certain well-known brands are often highly sought after. Examples of acclaimed crystalware makers include Baccarat, Cristal D'Arques, Christofle, Daum, Gorham, Lalique, Orrefors, Steuben, Riedel and Waterford. Other characteristics that contribute to the potential selling price of crystal include age, style, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help you determine how much your crystal collection is worth. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of crystal glassware.

Question 10

How do you identify vintage Libbey glassware?

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To identify vintage Libbey glassware, search the piece for the maker's distinctive “L” logo. In order to be considered vintage, Libbey glassware must be between 20 and 99 years old. You can date your glassware by conducting research using trusted online resources and referring to characteristics that relate to your piece, such as its copyright marks and pattern. If you'd like assistance with the process, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Libbey glassware.

Question 11

How do I identify Fred Press glassware?

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To identify Fred Press glassware, turn the piece over and examine the bottom. Nearly all pieces produced by the maker will bear a signature that reads "Fred Press." Patterns can also provide clues, as many Fred Press glasses feature real 22-karat gold paint. If you need help with the identification process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Fred Press glassware.

Question 12

Is blue glassware worth anything?

Accepted Answer

If you’re trying to determine the value of blue glassware, experts suggest you work with a certified appraiser. While certain trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, artwork or other item about which you may have questions, the prices or suggested value that you find as a result of conducting independent research may differ considerably from the information that you procure from a qualified professional, such as an antique dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, for example. On 1stDibs, find a variety of blue glassware.

Question 13

How can you tell if old glassware is valuable?

Accepted Answer

To tell if old glassware is valuable, you can try conducting research using trusted online resources. Examine the glassware for a maker's mark and then learn through these resources about the manufacturer and the types of pieces that it produced. Then, explore historic sales prices for glassware that is similar to yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the valuation process. Shop a large selection of glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Does Libbey glassware contain lead?

Accepted Answer

Whether Libbey glassware contains lead depends on the piece. The American glassmaker states on its website that all of its contemporary pieces are free of heavy metals, including lead, regardless of their country of origin. However, some vintage and antique glassware may have lead content. You can purchase an at-home lead testing kit to determine whether a particular piece has lead in it. Shop a collection of Libbey glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 15

How do you clean Dorothy Thorpe glassware?

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How you clean Dorothy Thorpe glassware varies. For most pieces, experts recommend using a gentle dish soap, warm water and a soft sponge. After washing, be sure to dry the glassware thoroughly with a soft microfiber dishcloth. For pieces trimmed in silver, you can typically utilize silver polish to remove tarnishing. However, check the labels of all cleaning products to ensure that they are safe for use on glassware. Find a selection of Dorothy Thorpe serveware and glass on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Who made ruby red glassware?

Accepted Answer

Johann Kunckel von Löwenstern first made ruby red glassware sometime around 1679. However, he kept his technique a secret, so the glass didn't become mass-produced until the end of the 19th century when the Ehrenfeld Glassworks in Ehrenfeld, Germany, managed to uncover Kunckel von Löwenstern’s formula. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ruby red glassware.

Question 17

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

Question 19

What is a 1940s style dress?

Accepted Answer

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

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Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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