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Vintage Murano Art Glass Vide Poche or Italian Glass Decorative Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Murano art glass bowl, key holder or vide poche. Stunning colors, yellow and clear art
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Pink Pair of Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls, Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Green and Pink Amorphic Botanical Floral Murano Glass Dishes
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1960s emerald green and blush pink Murano glass dishes. The seemingly amorphic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Barbini Copper, Gold, White Murano Art Glass Vide Poche
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Wave form Murano glass vide pooch vessel in white glass with copper/gold inclusion throughout in
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Asymmetrical Amber Glass Ashtray or Catchall Bowl
By Venini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage amber Murano glass ashtray or catchall bowl is hand blown in organic, free-flowing shape
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 1.8 in W 9 in D 6 in
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 2.7 in W 7.4 in D 6.8 in
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 7.8 in W 7 in D 7.8 in
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 5.1 in W 12.9 in D 8.4 in
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 3.9 in W 9.8 in D 9 in
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
Vintage Italian Glass Plateau
H 2.5 in W 9.4 in D 9 in
Vintage Smoked Glass Dish/Catchall
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Smoked Glass Catchall Dish with ruffled edges and textured design, perfect for adding retro
Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Smoked Glass Dish/Catchall
Vintage Smoked Glass Dish/Catchall
H 1.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Large Vintage Swedish Glass Fish Plate from Pukeberg Glass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Swedish Glass Fish Plate from Pukeberg Glass, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vide-poche in Murano glass from the 1960s. Ideal for decoration, its thick glass and luminous
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
H 2.56 in W 5.71 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Midcentury Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Italian Square Dish
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mouth-blown glass Murano dish, circa 1980s, great condition no chips or scratches.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Italian Square Dish
Murano Italian Square Dish
H 0.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Seguso Vintage Pair of Square Black Murano Glass Bowls Dishes or Ashtrays 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Murano glass bowls, dishes or ashtrays by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy circa 1980s. Elegant and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Swedish Eden Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Eden Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Swedish Glass Plate from Orrefors, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Swedish Glass Plate from Orrefors, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Pressed Glass Rabbit Lidded Trinket Dish
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring a whimsical touch to your decor with this vintage boho pressed glass rabbit lidded trinket
Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Vintage Scandianvian Tree Bark Glass Plates, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandianvian Tree Bark Glass Plates, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to
Category

20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage 14 Sugahara Handcrafted SUKIYA Textured Square Glass Dishes Japan 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 SUKIYA pattern (#240) Organic Modern square textured solid glass dishes Made in Japan in
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Organic Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Organic Glass Vases, set of two engraved sculptural pieces, vintage
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Round Vintage Villeroy & Boch Glass Scalloped Shell Trinket Dish
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round scalloped crystal glass trinket dish by Villeroy & Boch. This heavy piece will be lovely on
Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Finnish Fauna Fennica Series Bear Glass Plate by Oiva Toikka
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Finnish Fauna Fennica Series Bear Glass Plate by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi Glass, in Very
Category

20th Century Finnish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Swedish Doran Glass Plate by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Doran Glass Plate by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano glass valet tray / vide poche / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Green & Amber Murano Glass Star Shaped Bowl /Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1970s, one-of-a-kind delightful and rare Venetian Art glass organic centerpiece / vide-poche
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Dishes, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dishes Italy, circa 1950 "great color and texture" "use as an ashtray or dish, will also
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage German Glass Richartz Art Collection Plate Bowl by Hans Richartz, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Glass Richartz Art Collection Plate Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz for Mathildenhütte
Category

20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage German Glass Richartz Art Collection Plate Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Glass Richartz Art Collection Plate Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz for Mathildenhütte
Category

20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl, Blue Amber, 1960s, Italy, Fratelli Toso Attributed
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined vintage Murano glass bowl, attributed to Fratelli Toso, one of Italy’s most esteemed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl, which is mouth-blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can
Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Venetian Murano Glass asymmetrical dish in Lilac with controlled bubbles
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Purple Lilac (sometimes blue round the edges) Venetian Murano Glass Dish With
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Opal & Gold Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Fratelli Toso I
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowl Ashtray. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Hand Blown Italian Murano Style Purple Glass Swirl Compote Candy Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hand Blown Italian Murano Style Purple Polish Glass Swirl Compote Candy Dish. Circa Late
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Glass

Vintage Amethyst Murano Glass Vide-Poche Ascribable to Vittorio Zecchin, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s. This trinket bowl / vide-poche is made in amethyst ribbed Murano glass. It
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage triangular shaped Venetian Murano Glass dish in Amber with tiny bubbles
Located in London, GB
Vintage Venetian triangular shaped Murano Amber Glass Dish With Bubbles This vintage Murano amber
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 7 Vintage Swedish Glass Floral Plates & Crab Plate by Ann Wärff
By Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Glass Brand: Kosta Boda Country of Origin: Sweden Item Type: Vintage
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

1960s Vintage Mexico Three Gold Globes Gazing Ball Spheres Blown Mercury Glass
By Luis Barragan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1960s Mexico Mercury Glass Three Gold Globes Gazing Ball Spheres 10 tall x Biggest 10
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mercury Glass

Vintage Lidded Soap Dish, English, Glass, Bathroom Tray, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lidded soap dish. An English, art glass bathroom tray in Art Deco taste, dating
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Big and Heavy Murano Bowl in Deep Blue and Mint Green "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Extra Large Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in København, DK
Vintage large Murano clam bowl mouth blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can
Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Signed Large Vintage Murano Orange Colored Frosted Glass Bowl or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large 18cm wide Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray 'signed' by Cenedese. Wonderful translucent
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal centerpiece of excellence Art Vannes France 1950.
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Art Vannes
Located in Palermo, IT
This stunning centerpiece embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship typical of French production of high-quality crystal glass. Made by Art Vannes France, a name synonymous wit...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Lidded Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Pierre Cardin for Sasaki Glass Bowl in Red, Orange and Black. Space Age target bullseye
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Rare Vintage Orange Murano Glass Vide-Pouch by Vittorio Zecchin mod. 1302, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano glass. It was presented at Salon D'Automne in Paris in 1922 and at the Biennale of Monza in 1923
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner by Rose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner by Rose. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner by Pilgrim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Nouveau Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish w/ Glass Liner by Pilgrim. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Five Vintage Continental Airlines Snack Dishes
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun set of five vintage continental airlines snack dishes, circa 1980s. They were used to serve
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Faience Soup Dishes
Located in Pasadena, CA
blossoms and foliage on an ivory background and are further enhanced by a lavender rim. These dishes would
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Pair of Vintage French Ceramic Glazed Escargot Dishes Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful vintage French escargot snail baking dishes found in a French market. These are designed
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Dishes - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the charm of rustic Italian countryside living with this exquisite set of six vintage hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Fornasetti ‘Opera’ decorative dishes, vintage pair (ashtrays, wall decorations)
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Piero Fornasetti, Italy (designer) 'Melodramma' (Opera) series decorative dishes, (dishes
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pukeberg Crystal Glass Candle Holder "Tree", Sweden 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage art glass three candle sticks holder from Pukeberg Glasbruk. Additional information
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Demant Brutalist Glass Dish by Göte Augustsson, Ruda Sweden 1960s
By Gote Augustsson
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage brutalist glass dish designed by Göte Augustsson glass dish Ruda Sweden. “Demant” series
Category

20th Century Swedish Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Modele Depose France Set of 6 Escargot Dishes
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic escargot serving dishes feature the Mid-Century Modern style shape with the buttery
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Asian Hand Painted Sauce Dishes - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Asian sauce dishes, hand-painted with intricate designs. This set of 4 adds an
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Danish Ceramic Dishes by Søholm 1960s, Set of 2
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish ceramic dishes by Søholm 1960s, set of 2 Matching set of stoneware platters from
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Glass Dishes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage glass dishes available for sale. The range of distinct vintage glass dishes — often made from glass, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Vintage glass dishes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage glass dishes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage glass dishes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Vintage Murano Gallery and Cristalleries De Baccarat are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Glass Dishes?

Vintage glass dishes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $343, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $2,750.
Questions About Vintage Glass Dishes
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.