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Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
century. Chinese painters and calligraphers began the practice of painting in oil on glass in the mid-18th
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19th Century Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

Paintings on Mirror Glass Chinese 18th Century China
Located in New York, NY
Paintings on Mirror Glass Chinese 18th Century China. A pair of paintings made on mirrored glass
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
A 10th century Chinese reverse painting on glass. A snow landscape with people and houses in snow.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good quality C19th Chinese reverse painting on glass of large size, brightly coloured with
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
19th century unusual Chinese reverse painting on glass, depicting a busy Hong Kong harbour scene
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Watercolor Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese watercolor painting on paper, enclosed in glass and gilt wood frame, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinese Watercolor Painting
Chinese Watercolor Painting
H 27.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Watercolor Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese watercolor painting on paper, enclosed in glass and gilt wood frame, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinese Watercolor Painting
Chinese Watercolor Painting
H 27.5 in W 13.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Chinese pair of Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting a young lady seated at a table, one
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Norton, MA
A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Verre Eglomise Chinese Export reverse glass painting. Beautiful Chinese reverse glass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Each nicely painted in reverse. One depicting a boy playing a flute to a terrapin in a sea and the other a man in a sea rising over a man floating in a shell. Carved wood frames.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Chinese 'European subject' reverse glass painting after an English print
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. H. 38.7 x W. 44.3 cm (incl. frame) H. 31.8 x W. 37.5 cm (image) Chinese reverse glass paintings for
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Paintings, Set of Four, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A set of four circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass paintings comprised of figural
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood, Glass

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5000 Antique Chinese Reverse painting on glass et in a period frame with brass hanger
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1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Jacksonville, FL
reverse glass paintings depicting a Chinese Emperor and Empress. Encased in wood frames adorned with
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Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, the Beauty
Located in Norton, MA
Large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting the beauty of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting, Young Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting, 19th century portrait of a young Napoleon Bonaparte; 13 1/2
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Reversed Glass Painting China for European Market Verre Eglomisé
Located in Epfach, DE
The reversed glass painting has been made circa 1800. The picture has beautiful colors and is in
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Scholars' Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Scholars' Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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19th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

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Glass, Mirror, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Junk Reverse Oil Painting on Glass 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3537 Reverse oil painting on glass with gilt detailing. Set in a gilt wood frame Image size
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1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese portrait depicts a young woman and was painted using a reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
glass painting technique. Painting in reverse on the opposite side of a piece of glass meant the painter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Very Fine Chinese Behind Glass Painting Ladies in a Garden, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely Chinese Behind Glass Painting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain
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20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Depicting a Woman with Bowl of Fruits
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese reverse painting on glass from the early 20th century depicting a woman sitting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3536 Chinese Landscape reverse oil Painting on glass with gilt detailing Set in a gilt wood
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1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or spaniel painted in a charming naive manner
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
H 17 in W 20 in D 1 in
Lovely Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in GB
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back of glass Please
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Sublime Pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portrait Hand Painted Glass Paintings
Located in GB
Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back of glass Please
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Ancestor Painting Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor painting. Antique Chinese Ancestor paintings are sought after for
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Export Qing Dynasty Reverse Painting on Glass of Children 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Qing dynasty Chinese export reverse painting on glass, circa 1860. The painting
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting of Warriors in Landscape, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass painting of a warrior group with horse
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of fabulous vintage Chinese reverse paintings on glass. Most likely made for export in mid
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very fine Chinese Behind Glass Painting Lady with child in House, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nicely and detailed painting painting with a scene of a woman and a child in a house
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20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese export reverse-glass painting after an English print in original frame
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. H. 38.7 x W. 44.3 cm (incl. frame) H. 31.8 x W. 37.5 cm (image) Chinese reverse glass paintings for
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Chinese Late 18th Century Reverse Painting on Glass in its Original Frame
Located in Hudson, NY
This large reverse painting on glass from China circa 1780 to 1790 depicts a dramatic battle scene
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese hand painted reverse painting on glass. Features an Immortal and a boy holding a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Flying to Heaven
Located in Norton, MA
A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice late 19th century to early 20th century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
H 16.5 in W 22.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings On Glass and Mirror, Double Panes
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass and mirror paintings, depicting two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady in the Garden
Located in Norton, MA
A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880
Located in Kinderhook, NY
reverse glass portrait painting of an opium-smoking maiden or young lady painted in oval and sat in an
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Empress Dowager Cixi 1st Half of 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A CHINESE REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS OF Empress Dowager Cixi 1st Half of 20th Century. Fine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Restaurant Ware Saucers with Pink Chintz Border by Shenango - Set of 3
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wonderful find! Stamped on the bottom in green is Shenango China, New Castle PA, USA along with a figurative
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Pair 'Diptych' Reverse Glass Paintings of Port Life, Early 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of reverse glass paintings are truly one-of-a-Kind pieces. The scene has been beautifully
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Seating in the Room
Located in Norton, MA
A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Chinese Mythical Immortal Screen Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the 12th century, people in China have used folding screens and doors to partition and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Late 18th Century Chinese Glass Painted Scene of a Family Gathering Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Chinese (18th/19th century) framed glass back painting depicting a family gathering fruit beneath
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper
Located in Norton, MA
This listing is for a beautiful set of 7 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) paintings on rice/pith
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
administration. The china pattern is as simply endearing as it is famous-softly painted pink roses bloom amidst
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
No Reserve
H 6 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
Late 18th Century Framed Chinese Glass Back Painted Scene of a Family
Located in New York, NY
Chinese (18th/19th century) framed glass back painting depicting a family beneath two flowering
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Antique Painting of a Silk Spinner
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese watercolor painting of a silk spinner in custom frame
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Paper

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror
Located in Norton, MA
A large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse painting on mirror, depicting a man asking for
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

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Chinese Glass Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese glass painting available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese glass painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and paper. There are many kinds of the Chinese glass painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese glass painting bearing Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese glass painting over the years, but those crafted by Imperial Porcelain Factory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Glass Painting?

Prices for a Chinese glass painting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,016.
Questions About Chinese Glass Painting
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    Chinese Peking glass, also known as Kangxi glass, is a form of glassware from 18th century Peking. It was originally used to create glass snuff bottles amongst other designs, and still is in production today. You’ll find a variety of Chinese Peking glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Chinese ancestor paintings are portraits of the deceased ancestors of a Chinese family. These portraits would be done by an artist to honor and remember their ancestors, and legend had it that if these paintings were properly cared for, the ancestors would bring fortune to the family. Shop an array of Chinese ancestor paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    One of the esteemed pursuits of the traditional Chinese scholar was landscape painting, known generally as shān shuǐ. Capturing the beauty of nature within a balanced composition is considered a conceptual feat achieved only by the hand of a master.

  • 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.
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    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 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 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 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.
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    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.