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Murano Black Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1475 Murano art glass bear sculpture
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1960s Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Black Glass Bear Sculpture
Murano Black Glass Bear Sculpture
H 4 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage 20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
H 3.55 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute sitting down
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of 6 French Baccarat Crystal White Wine Glasses
By Valéry Klein, Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
wine glasses with finely hand-cut details. France, circa 1940. Each glass bears the Baccarat mark
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20th Century French Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Large Mid century modern Murano glass Mirror
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
. Although the mirror glass bears subtle signs of age, characterized by darker spots, these imperfections add
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Vintage Large Mid century modern Murano glass Mirror
Large Mid century modern Murano glass Mirror
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 2.76 in
Murano Art Glass Transparent Bear Sculpture
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a captivating Italian art glass Murano transparent bear sculpture, a stunning fusion of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Bear figure - the Sommerso glass crafts
Located in Barcelona, ES
Be captivated by the grace and sophistication of our Murano Glass Polar Bear, a masterful work from
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Late 20th Century Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Bear figure - the Sommerso glass crafts
Bear figure - the Sommerso glass crafts
H 7.29 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Culver Bears Christmas Glasses - Set of Four
Located in Clearwater, FL
A delightful set of four happy bears Christmas glasses by Culver featuring gold accents and playful
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1980s American Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Set Of 2 Carafes & 12 Glasses By Italo Varisco, Venice
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. Each glass bears the mark "I. Varisco" at the base. A brief history about Murano glassware. Murano
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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Verlys France Art Deco Frosted Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1930s
By Verlys Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verreries d'Art Verlys & des Hanots - S.A. Holophane, Paris, this large-scale glass bowl bears the molded
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Midcentury Coffee Table, Drevotvar 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
-Made of wood and glass -Smoke glass -Good original condition -The glass bears signs of use.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Wood, Smoked Glass

5 Wall Street ( Bull And Bear) Glasses By Hammecher Schlemmer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
FIVE 1970s Hammecher Schlemmer bull and bear glasses. THERE ARE 5 GLASSES, NOT 6. One broke.
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1970s Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Modular Set by Designer Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered construction - Upper surfaces black opaxite glass - Glass bears signs of use
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bohemian Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice Art Deco Glass Polar Bears Ashtray 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
figurative ashtray made out of clear pressed glass, partially frosted. Figurative scheme showing two polar
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1930s Czech Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
By Valéry Klein, Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valery Klein. Each glass
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20th Century French Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Glass Statuette of a Black Bear by J A Jobling c1935 -English
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning and rare Black Bear figurine sitting on platform. This was designed in 1935 by Etienne
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Polar Bear by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Spoon Not Pierced 3D Bear
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
3D polar bear on handle ( 10 1/4" in the pattern Polar Bear by Gorham. This outstanding piece
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20th Century Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hazel-Atlas Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Hazel Atlas Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker from their Sportsman series. This example features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Sevres Primavera Pattern Cut Crystal Glassware Set
Located in New York, NY
undersurface of each glass bears a stamped acid etched signature denoting the maker, a mark of authenticity and
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain Figurine of the Bear Roayl Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of the bear Roayl Copenhagen. Figurine in perfect condition. Dimensions
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated Italian Bear Wine Bottle Holder, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
bottle holder, shaped as a bear with clear glass eyes, the body detailing formed to simulate fur, paws to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver Plate

Porcelain Figurine of a Bear, Lladro, Spain, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a bear Made in Spain by Lladro Very good condition, no damage.
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine "Little Bear", Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bear figurine model #1124. Produced by the Danish manufacture Royal Copenhagen. Mark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Puiforcat - Sterling Silver Polar Bear Sculpture On Rock Crystal
By Puiforcat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling Silver Sculpture of a polar bear on a rock crystal base Work of Maison Puiforcat 925
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1970s French Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Blue & White Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker Set by Hazel Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
cocktail glasses. decorated with a band of blue ice above and below white polar bears.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Chrome

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite bear head sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Polar Bear Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s
By Napier Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Polar Bear Form Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s. Late 20th century Figural Art
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bohemian Ditmar Urbach Pottery Polar Bear Bowl Videpoche
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bohemian Ditmar Urbach Pottery Polar Bear bowl Videpoche. A Czechoslovakian 1930s pottery
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1930s Czech Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Pottery

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Polar Bear Cocktail Set - Hazel-Atlas - Complete Shaker set of 18 Box
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare complete set of 18 pieces of the 1930s Hazel-Atlas Art Deco Polar Bear cocktail shaker set in
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Ceramist, Unique Figure of Brown Bear in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian ceramist. Unique figure of brown bear in glazed stoneware, mid-20th century. In very
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Deco Style Silverplated Seated Bear Cocktail Shaker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and imaginative silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a stylized seated bear
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sterling Silver Gilt Bear Ornament by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver model of a bear made by Stuart
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20th Century British Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver

Four porcelain bear figurines by Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four porcelain bear figurines designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Figures produced
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Pottery Polar Bear Bowl or Ashtray from Ditmar Urbach Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Lucenec, SK
Polar bear at ice POOL, a ceramic bowl manufactured by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
of a bull and a bear appearing to be cut from newspaper stock market pages above a brass line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ceramic Bears Bookends, Signed Vienna, by Leopold Anzengruber, 1955
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of ceramic bears bookends, signed Vienna. By Leopold Anzengruber, 1955. They appear in the
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Ceramic bowl with walking polar bear. Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Andersen (1859-1931), Bornholm. Ceramic bowl with walking polar bear. Glaze in shades of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Schneider Vase Glass Marbled
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
français and the Schneider line. It uses complex techniques such as bubbled glass. Some productions bear
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Schneider Vase Glass Marbled
Schneider Vase Glass Marbled
H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Schneider Glass Art Deco
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
bubbled glass. Some productions bear the signature "Charder", an abbreviation for Charles Schneider.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Schneider Glass Art Deco
Schneider Glass Art Deco
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Italian Espresso Demitasse Cups by Mika with Gold Bear Handles Set of 10
Located in Las Vegas, NV
color plated bear handles/frame with glass inserts. Signed "Mika" on base as pictured. Made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Vienna Secession Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Metal

Glazed Stoneware Bear with baby Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20193
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear with a bear baby glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Marble bear, Style: Art deco, Year: 1930, Sign: Fec. E. Beep
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Marble

Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / Beverage Cooler. Cast Aluminum by Arthur Court. Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical Smiling Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / wine cooler / cookie jar by Arthur Court. Substantial
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Aluminum

Lladro, Spain, Five Porcelain Figurines, Four Bears and a Calf, 1980s-1990s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Five porcelain figurines. Four bears and a calf, 1980s-1990s. The polar bear
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1980s Spanish Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Big and Beautiful Textured Glaze Bear Sculpture by Rudi Stahl, Germany, Signed
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous textured glaze bear sculpture. Hand built pottery by Kunsttöpferei Rudi Stahl, German
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

LABELLED Oball Murano Pink Cased Glass Bird Sculpture
By Atelier Oball
Located in Bolton, GB
, near Venice, Italy. Made by the Oball glass factory, and still bears the original label (worn). Please
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Glass Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
and the Schneider line. It uses complex techniques such as bubbled glass. Some productions bear the
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Glass Charles Schneider
Art Deco Glass Charles Schneider
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Italian Modern Oval Wall Mirror with Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wear. Glass bears scuffs and streaking, as photographed (wear consistent with age/use -- glass still
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Figurine of a Bear with Cub, Designed by Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a bear with cub, designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Produced in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

MCM Brass "Bear and Bull" Stock Market Serving Tray by Woodmet
By Woodmet
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find MCM brass "Bear and Bull" stock market serving tray by Woodmet of England, circa 1970s
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass, Metal

MARKED Kerry Glass / Michael Harris Pink, Green & White Vase
By Michael Harris
Located in Bolton, GB
A beautiful pink, green and white speckled glass vase, made by Kerry Glass of Ireland. Bears a
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1980s Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso 'Graffito' Style Murano Gold Leaf Green Glass Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
inclusions encased in the glass. Still bears the original retailer label, which reads "Murano Glass, Artistic
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s Item e7123 A powerful sculpture
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

William-Adolphe Bouguereau Cut Glass Pitcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite engraved and cut glass pitcher bears frolicking figures from the oeuvre of the
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20th Century American Other Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Cut Glass

1930s Murano Glass Napoleone Martinuzzi Pulegoso "Seafoam Amber" Goblets
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Napoleone Martinuzzi Pulegoso "Seafoam Amber" Goblets - Set of 3. CLOSING SALE
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mutli Colored Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck CLOSING SALE
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Warrenton, OR
vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Ramati Shield Mirror by Vetreria Bonardi
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
). Though, the glass bears no tint or resemblance to copper. Brass shows some spotting/discoloration
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Glass Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage glass bear you’re looking for. A vintage glass bear — often made from glass, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage glass bear — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage glass bear, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage glass bear that is appealing in its simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, Alfredo Barbini and Ditmar Urbach produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Bear?

The average selling price for a vintage glass bear at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $11,941 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Glass Bear
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the easiest ways to identify a vintage teddy bear is to look for a tag or label and research the maker. If you can't locate a tag, closely examine the eyes. In the early 20th century, toy makers used wood or leather-covered wood buttons for eyes. From World War I to the mid-1950s, teddy bears had glass eyes. Find a selection of vintage and antique teddy bears on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.