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Rare "Verre Eglomise" Queen-Anne style chairs
Rare "Verre Eglomise" Queen-Anne style chairs

Rare "Verre Eglomise" Queen-Anne style chairs

Sold|$12,000

Rare "Verre Eglomise" Queen-Anne style chairs

Located in Summerland, CA

A very unuasual pair of high-style Queen-Anne style chairs painted in "Chinoiseries" and with reverse-gilded and painted glass backs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Silk Screened Slats
Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Silk Screened Slats

Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Silk Screened Slats

Sold|$3,700

Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Silk Screened Slats

By Dylan Egon

Located in New York, NY

Brass plated frame and back painted white glass top. It is shown here with nickel powder coat frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Marble Table, Osvaldo Borsani (attribution by Sotheby's)
Marble Table, Osvaldo Borsani (attribution by Sotheby's)

Marble Table, Osvaldo Borsani (attribution by Sotheby's)

Sold|$5,000

Marble Table, Osvaldo Borsani (attribution by Sotheby's)

Located in Treasure Island, CA

This same table model (with a back painted, brown glass top) was sold at the Sotheby's London, 2006 "Gordan Watson, End of a Chapter" auction, where it fetched 8100.00 English pounds...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Italian Two Drawers Night Stands Brass Details
Pair of Mid Century Italian Two Drawers Night Stands Brass Details

Pair of Mid Century Italian Two Drawers Night Stands Brass Details

Sold|$3,435

Pair of Mid Century Italian Two Drawers Night Stands Brass Details

By Dassi Lissone

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Pair of elegant 1950s Italian bedside tables with two drawers, recessed top in back-painted glass, beautiful brass details in the feet and handles embellish the luxurious walnut burr.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Painted Pine Step Back Cupboard
Painted Pine Step Back Cupboard

Painted Pine Step Back Cupboard

Sold|$2,250

Painted Pine Step Back Cupboard

Located in Wilson, NC

This mustard color pine step back cupboard has exposed peg and mortise and tenon construction. The top has the original wavy glass planes and two fixed interior shelves. The lower se...

Category

Antique 1840s English Cupboards

Materials

Paint, Glass, Pine

Side Table by Carl Auböck
Side Table by Carl Auböck

Side Table by Carl Auböck

Sold|$1,895

Side Table by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Small Side Table by Carl Auböck back painted steel frame, glass top

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre
Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre

Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre

Sold|$3,435

Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Noiseau, FR

Consisting of two curved mineral glasses: decorated with zodiac signs painted on the back glass with blue background, the index represented by stars on the front glass It is prese...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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
  • Can glass lampshades be painted?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Can a glass window be painted?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I reverse paint on glass?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between stained glass and painted glass?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are painted glass windows called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is reverse glass painting called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the craft of painting on glass called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is it safe to paint a glass lampshade?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Can you put a canvas painting in a glass frame?
    1 Answer
    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.

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