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Pair of Vintage Black Lacquered Wood Nightstands with Glass Tops, Italy
Pair of Vintage Black Lacquered Wood Nightstands with Glass Tops, Italy

Pair of Vintage Black Lacquered Wood Nightstands with Glass Tops, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

shelf and a back-painted glass top. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Engraved Glass Top by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Engraved Glass Top by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s

Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Engraved Glass Top by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

These nightstands are made in walnut and ebonized walnut. They feature engraved and back-painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bedside, 1950s, Brass Tips Internal Container Drawer
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bedside, 1950s, Brass Tips Internal Container Drawer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bedside, 1950s, Brass Tips Internal Container Drawer

By Dassi

Located in Milano, Lombardia

gold-ocher back-painted glass have a wooden structure. Inside there is an internal container drawer, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Rosewood Buffet with Large Mirror Borsani Arredamento Production
Osvaldo Borsani Rosewood Buffet with Large Mirror Borsani Arredamento Production

Osvaldo Borsani Rosewood Buffet with Large Mirror Borsani Arredamento Production

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Cascina, Pisa

polished brass. Solid wood and Indian rosewood veneer, brass trimmings, back-painted glass top, and maple

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Dining Table by Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1940s
Mahogany Dining Table by Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1940s

Mahogany Dining Table by Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1940s

By Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Late 1940s. This dining table is made from mahogany and back-painted glass top. It hasn't been

Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Styled Torino Glass and Brass Cabinet by Jonathan Adler - Pair
Hollywood Regency Styled Torino Glass and Brass Cabinet by Jonathan Adler - Pair

Hollywood Regency Styled Torino Glass and Brass Cabinet by Jonathan Adler - Pair

By Jonathan Adler

Located in Chicago, IL

Torino collection’s signature palette. Featuring back-painted glass panes in a sharp fractal design, our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Smokey Mid Century Glass Top Cocktail Table
Smokey Mid Century Glass Top Cocktail Table

Smokey Mid Century Glass Top Cocktail Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Ombre Leaf. Top is back painted glass in Olivette Leaf. Two touch latch doors. Interior in Smokey Shadow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Custom Modern Art Deco Inspired Cocktail End Tables
Set of Custom Modern Art Deco Inspired Cocktail End Tables

Set of Custom Modern Art Deco Inspired Cocktail End Tables

Located in North York, ON

legs with a black back painted glass top inset inside the brass trim. The end table floats over the

Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This secretaire features yellow, white and red formica sheets, one glass shelf and a back-painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Formica

Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Yellow, Red and White Formica Secretaire, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This secretaire features yellow, white and red formica sheets, one glass shelf and a back-painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Formica

Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi
Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi

Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

features back-painted glass panes in angular forms in muted, sunrise-inspired hues. The ivory case is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Custom Fluted Cream Bedside Nightstand Table
Custom Fluted Cream Bedside Nightstand Table

Custom Fluted Cream Bedside Nightstand Table

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

in Toronto, Canada. Featuring 2 drawers, hidden side compartments and back painted glass top. Priced

Category

2010s Canadian Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Harlequin Round Mirror in Multi-Blue
Harlequin Round Mirror in Multi-Blue

Harlequin Round Mirror in Multi-Blue

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

Avant Wow. Featuring back-painted glass panes recessed between a generous, double-banded brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pier Mirrors and Console M...

Materials

Brass

Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi-Blue
Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi-Blue

Harlequin Three-Drawer Chest in Multi-Blue

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

features back-painted glass panes in angular forms and bold, brilliant blues. The ivory case is tipped with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Rosewood and Mahogany Dining Table, circa 1950
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Rosewood and Mahogany Dining Table, circa 1950

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Rosewood and Mahogany Dining Table, circa 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

gold back-painted glass insert. Comfortably accommodating eight persons, this table really is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cherrywood Wall-Mounted Console Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
Vintage Cherrywood Wall-Mounted Console Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy

Vintage Cherrywood Wall-Mounted Console Ascribable to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

features a cherrywood frame with a red back-painted glass top. It might show slight traces of use since

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Walnut Burl Sideboard
Walnut Burl Sideboard

Walnut Burl Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

silverware and/or barware. The top is black back-painted glass for easy maintenance and clean-up.

Category

20th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Posh italian 50's executive desk
Posh italian 50's executive desk

Posh italian 50's executive desk

Located in New York, NY

painted glass. Slightly curved front and back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

1950s Italian Modern Sideboard with Brass Details and Glass
1950s Italian Modern Sideboard with Brass Details and Glass

1950s Italian Modern Sideboard with Brass Details and Glass

Located in Rome, IT

modern design, with a beautifully shaped back-painted glass top in retro-grey, brass details, and six

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Harlequin Credenza in Multi
Harlequin Credenza in Multi

Harlequin Credenza in Multi

Sold|$3,950 / item

Harlequin Credenza in Multi

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

back-painted glass panes in angular forms in muted, sunrise-inspired hues. The ivory case is tipped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Harlequin Credenza in Multi-Blue
Harlequin Credenza in Multi-Blue

Harlequin Credenza in Multi-Blue

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

back-painted glass panes in angular forms in bold and brilliant blues. The ivory case is tipped with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi
Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi

Diminutive Italian 50's desk by Dassi

Located in New York, NY

designed by Gio' Ponti. The table features a dark brown back painted glass top, elegant brass feet, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Chippendale Inspired Modern Etagere
Chippendale Inspired Modern Etagere

Chippendale Inspired Modern Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

accentuated with Whisper of Gold Finish. Back-painted glass in a Taupe Metallic distinguishes the interior of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Bedside Tables, 1950s Design, Restored by RETRO4M
Vintage Italian Bedside Tables, 1950s Design, Restored by RETRO4M

Vintage Italian Bedside Tables, 1950s Design, Restored by RETRO4M

Located in Rome, IT

aesthetics. Each table is crafted from fine wood, featuring a distinctive greenish-grey back-painted glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Beech and Walnut Dining Table with an Oval Gray Glass Top, Italy
Vintage Beech and Walnut Dining Table with an Oval Gray Glass Top, Italy

Vintage Beech and Walnut Dining Table with an Oval Gray Glass Top, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

back-painted glass top. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Back Painted Mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti
Back Painted Mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti

Back Painted Mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti

By Santambrogio & De Berti

Located in New York, NY

Back painted mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti. Signed on the front and original label on the back

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Beech and Ebonized Walnut Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Italy
Vintage Pair of Beech and Ebonized Walnut Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Italy

Vintage Pair of Beech and Ebonized Walnut Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

feet caps and back-painted glass tops. These nightstands are vintage, therefore they might show slight

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Walnut Highboard with Mirrored Interiors and Brass Details Italy
Vintage Walnut Highboard with Mirrored Interiors and Brass Details Italy

Vintage Walnut Highboard with Mirrored Interiors and Brass Details Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. Made in walnut, mirror, glass, back-painted glass and brass. It may show

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pine Step Back Cupboard in Green and Cream Paint
19th Century Pine Step Back Cupboard in Green and Cream Paint

19th Century Pine Step Back Cupboard in Green and Cream Paint

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Pine glazed step-back cupboard in original contrasting green and white paints, paneled

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint, Glass

Large Side Table Attr. to Quarti in Walnut, Back-Painted, 1950s
Large Side Table Attr. to Quarti in Walnut, Back-Painted, 1950s

Large Side Table Attr. to Quarti in Walnut, Back-Painted, 1950s

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in Milano, IT

glass painted dark back. The table is ideal for large living rooms or as a smoking table of great class

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fontana Arte Center Piece by Dube’-Pink Version
Fontana Arte Center Piece by Dube’-Pink Version

Fontana Arte Center Piece by Dube’-Pink Version

By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

abstract theme is hand back painted on glass. Signed one the edge. Can also be used as a wall decoration

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Bar Cabinet Rosewood Veneer Back-Treated Glass Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Bar Cabinet Rosewood Veneer Back-Treated Glass Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Bar Cabinet Rosewood Veneer Back-Treated Glass Brass Vintage, Italy, 1950s

By Mobilificio Dassi

Located in Milano, IT

A bar cabinet, rosewood veneer, carved wood panels, back-treated glass, brass. Manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau French Wood And Wicker Tray Painted Underglaze  Dedication On Back
Art Nouveau French Wood And Wicker Tray Painted Underglaze  Dedication On Back

Art Nouveau French Wood And Wicker Tray Painted Underglaze Dedication On Back

Located in Prato, Tuscany

still retain their gilding. The inner part of the tray is occupied by a beautifully painted oval glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Baskets

Materials

Glass, Wood

1870 Pine Glass Door Step Back Book Case Country Cupboard
1870 Pine Glass Door Step Back Book Case Country Cupboard

1870 Pine Glass Door Step Back Book Case Country Cupboard

Located in Surrey, BC

Very nice two-piece country cupboard in original untouched age cracked painted surface. This piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

1970s German Oval Erco Back lit Illuminated Lucite Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror
1970s German Oval Erco Back lit Illuminated Lucite Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

1970s German Oval Erco Back lit Illuminated Lucite Mirrored Glass Wall Mirror

By ERCO Leuchten

Located in London, England

German lucite illuminated back lit oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the 1970s. The oval

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror
1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror

By Erco

Located in London, England

Vintage German lucite/acrylic illuminated back lit oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors
1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1970s Spanish step back cupboard with two glass panel cabinet door and two doors and drawers

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chandelier Glass United Kingdom XIX Century
Chandelier Glass United Kingdom XIX Century

Chandelier Glass United Kingdom XIX Century

Located in Milano, IT

a sphere in the lower one. The thick glass is back-painted in pink, while the outermost part is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Wall mirror with teak wood frame and mirrored glass with back-painted contour band.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Mirror Teak Glass, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Wall mirror with teak wood frame and mirrored glass with back-painted contour band.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex
1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex

1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex

By Edoardo Paoli, Vitrex

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

” with painted metal legs and brass details, tempered glasses, back-painted top. Some signs due to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex
1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex

1960s Paoli Edoardo Glass Italian Coffee Table Model Arlecchino for Vitrex

By Edoardo Paoli, Vitrex

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

painted metal legs and brass details, tempered glasses, back-painted top, 1960s. Please note that the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Glass Top
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Glass Top

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

drawers. The top is back-painted blue glass for practical use as a bar or serving surface. The drawers

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Italian Sideboard with 10 Drawers and Black Glass Top
Italian Sideboard with 10 Drawers and Black Glass Top

Italian Sideboard with 10 Drawers and Black Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

drawers. The top is back-painted black glass for practical use as a bar or serving surface. The drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cabinet Veneered Wood Marble Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Cabinet Veneered Wood Marble Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s

Cabinet Veneered Wood Marble Brass Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

with brass profile, back-treated glass top, decorative paint on the doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Longhorn Texas Bull Painting by Jack White, circa 1975
Rare Longhorn Texas Bull Painting by Jack White, circa 1975

Rare Longhorn Texas Bull Painting by Jack White, circa 1975

Located in Austin, TX

White. The glass is back painted in black with silver leaf is affixed on the back. This process creates

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Silver Leaf

Ile Coffee Table by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani '2003'
Ile Coffee Table by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani '2003'

Ile Coffee Table by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani '2003'

By Piero Lissoni, Living Divani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

back-painted white glass top In very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures: 36" x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Black Cocktail Table by Baker Blade Thomas Pheasant
Modern Black Cocktail Table by Baker Blade Thomas Pheasant

Modern Black Cocktail Table by Baker Blade Thomas Pheasant

By Thomas Pheasant

Located in North York, ON

Modern black cocktail table by Baker Blade Thomas Pheasant. Featuring black back painted three

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Burled Wood and Teak Wall Cabinet
Vintage Burled Wood and Teak Wall Cabinet

Vintage Burled Wood and Teak Wall Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

teak. The cabinet case is suspended between black legs and topped with back painted black glass

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak, Walnut

Modern Geometric Sideboard
Modern Geometric Sideboard

Modern Geometric Sideboard

Sold|$3,570 / item

Modern Geometric Sideboard

Located in Westwood, NJ

medley of harmonizing glass fronts back-painted in shades of Winter Haze, Mink Gray, Delicate Gray and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Frame Lighted Mirror
Art Frame Lighted Mirror

Art Frame Lighted Mirror

Sold|$8,429 / item

Art Frame Lighted Mirror

Located in Paris, FR

Mirror art frame lighted with frame in curved back painted semi smoked mirrored glass, 6mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Fontana Arte crystal and brass decorative box Italy 1955
Fontana Arte crystal and brass decorative box Italy 1955

Fontana Arte crystal and brass decorative box Italy 1955

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

its crystal glass lid, back-painted with a vibrant geometric artwork. While the artist remains unknown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Back Painted Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of back painted glass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of back painted glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of back painted glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of back painted glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Mobilificio Dassi and Palazzi Dell'Arte are consistently popular.

How Much is a Back Painted Glass?

Prices for a piece of back painted glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,477.
Questions About Back Painted Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.