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Set of 4 Antique Etched Crystal Stemmed Glasses
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four etched crystal glasses. Each glass is very delicate with a beautiful rectangular
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Genuine Cut Crystal Stemmed Glasses Cristal d'Arques Taille France - Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five genuine cut lead crystal stemmed glasses. This set is from the 1980s and made in
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 20 pcs Crystal Stem Glasses by Bengt Edenfalk
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf and Royal Krona, 20 pcs parti of wine, Porto and Liquor glasses. Stem
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Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses. Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Cobalt Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Charles X period liquor service in gilt bronze dans cut crystal
Located in Paris, FR
three bottles and stoppers and twelve crystal stemmed glasses, set on a mirror base. Close to Baccarat
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Crystal Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Sasaki Japan Blown Crystal Twist Stem Glasses Smoke Jade Grand Hawthorne Set 40
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
SASAKI large drinking crystal glasses smoke bowl twist stem set of 40 pieces. 1990s Jade light
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

16 Vintage Wine Glasses, Double 24 Karat Gold Trim With Etched Design Cut Stem
By Tiffin Glass Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of 16 glasses for your place settings or bar ware. This set was mold blown and has a
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Vintage 1940s American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Set of 6 Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Wine Goblets & Pewter Stem, Coat of Arms
Located in Andernach, DE
6 Outstanding mid-century wine goblets from hand cut lead crystal glass. Absolutely rare design
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

Huge William Yeoward Athena Crystal Wine Stem or Water Goblet
By William Yeoward
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Huge William Yeoward Athena Crystal Wine Stem or Water Goblet.
Category

Early 2000s British Georgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Festive Set of 12 Red Crystal with Clear Stem Goblets
Located in Stamford, CT
Festive set of 12 red crystal with clear stem goblets. Made in the USA.
Category

Late 20th Century American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Multi Colored Mosher Glass Stems Set of Eight
Located in Tampa, FL
Beautiful set of eight handblown Mosher glass stems in a vibrant mix of colors including two pink
Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

"Champagne" glass with round foot and stem Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
“Champagne” glass with round foot and stem in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Late 19th C. Set of 5 Crystal Hollow Stem Champagne Coupes
Located in Louisville, KY
These particularly unusual hollow stem crystal champagne coupes are a reflection of a time when the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 11 Bohemian Crystal Hand Painted Wine Stems in Rose Hue
Located in Houston, TX
crystal stem.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Steuben Wine Glasses in Original Box, Circa 1950's
By Steuben Glass
Located in High Point, NC
for over 90 years. The set is 6 Steuben crystal wine glasses with low stems, in very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems
Located in Houston, TX
original beveled glass. The decanters and stem Ware are by St. Louis and the original label is attached on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 5 Crystal Liqueur Glasses
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 crystal liquor glasses on stem with etched gold trim. (PRICED AS SET)
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

12 Saint Louis Gilt Decorated Wine Glasses With Cut Knob Stems, Antique
By Saint Louis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of wine or liqueur glasses by the re known cristallerie firm of Saint Louis France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Set of 6 American Victorian Crystal Liqueur Glasses
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Victorian crystal liquor glasses on stems with etched floral design. (PRICED AS
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

George III Firing Drinking Glass Hand Blown Facet Stem Engraved Bowl, circa 1785
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
1785. Short, heavy, thick stemmed glasses like this with a thick foot are known as firing glasses, as
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Antique 18th Century English George III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Set of six stemmed glasses, Bohemia Crystal, 1990s.
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful decorative glasses for special occasions or celebrations. Glasses show signs of use
Category

1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 7 Deep Cobalt Blue Overlay Crystal glasses
By Saint Louis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant set of seven crystal stem glasses is crafted in deep cobalt blue overlay, cut to clear
Category

20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

1960s German Walther Glas "Solifleur" Single Stem Round Vase in Crystal
By Walther Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1960s "Solifleur" single stem vase by german manufacturing company "Walther Glas". It's a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 8 Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Crystal Port Wine Stems
By Steuben Glass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Crystal Port Wine Stems - Set of 8 Additional information
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Fabergé "Snow Doves" Crystal Glasses France, 1960s Dove Stemmed
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Bastogne, BE
Fabergé "Snow Doves" Crystal Glasses, Set 4. Enchant your senses with these exquisite vintage
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Vintage 1960s French Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Signed Cartier Champagne Glasses, Crystal with Black Stem, France 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, IT
. This marvelous multifaceted glasses are made in a French crystal of outstanding quality. The sinuous
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Claudia Bohemia Stem Crystal Wine Glasses set of 6 in Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Claudia Bohemia crystal ball stem crystal wine glasses unused in original box. Handcrafted set of 6
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Bohemian Barware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Glass Gold-Plated Sterling Stem, Vintage Estate from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful crystal glass with gold plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Crystal Glass Gold-Plated Sterling Stem, Vintage Estate from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful crystal glass with gold-plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Crystal Glass gold plated Sterling Stem, Vintage Estate from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful crystal glass with gold-plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Crystal Glass Gold-Plated Sterling Stem, Vintage Estate from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful crystal glass with gold-plated sterling silver stem, found at an estate sale in Austria
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine Cocktail Glasses White Art Glass Stem
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
glasses with white opaque milk glass stem and base, circa late-20th century, Germany. White stem has an
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

PAIR OF LARGE EISCH GLADKULTUR LAUREN CRYSTAL BREATHABLE GLASSES MUST SEE STEMs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative glasses, they are crystal, signed to the base Elisch and they have little crystals in the stems
Category

20th Century German Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Red /Clear Stem Cut Crystal De Sevres Wine Glass Service / 11 People
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Crystal De Sevres Wine Glass Service, designed to perfection for 11 people. Each piece is a masterpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass Stem Goblet - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass Stem Decorative Flute Goblets - a Pair
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Fun and Fancy Six Marc Aurel Crystal Cordial Glasses with Jigsaw Design Stem
Located in Ferndale, MI
Six Elegant and whimsical cordial or aperitif glasses designed by Marc Aurel . Bell shaped glass on
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Large William Yeoward Athena Crystal Red Wine Stem or Goblet
By William Yeoward
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each! Large William Yeoward Athena Crystal Red Wine Stem or Goblet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Vintage Luminarc France Green Beehive Stem Wine Roemer Glasses
By Luminarc
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from high-quality crystal glass, these Luminarc wine glasses made in France feature a unique
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Vintage Frederick Carder for Steuben Art Deco Yellow Crystal Stems
By Frederick Carder
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Art Deco engraved crystal mini wine stems. Additional
Category

20th Century Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 18 Hand Blown Crystal Cranberry Champagne Flutes With Clear Stems & Base
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazing example of the finest hand blown crystal in the form of champagne flutes. The
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

St. Louis, France, Set of Seven Crystal Schnapps Glasses
Located in København, Copenhagen
St. Louis, France, set of seven schnapps glasses in crystal glass. Faceted stem. 1930/40s
Category

Vintage 1930s French Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of six Red Crystal Liqueur Glasses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite set of six long-stemmed crystal liqueur glasses in cranberry-coloured overlay, cut- to
Category

Early 20th Century French Bohemian Glass

Materials

Crystal

12 Webb Hand Blown Tall Crystal Goblets Wheel Cut with Twist Spiral Stem
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Great Barrington, MA
table setting. Standing 9 3/8" tall, these goblets are all hand blown crystal, embellished with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Set of three green Legagneux crystal glasses
Located in København, Copenhagen
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. A set of three green Legagneux white wine crystal glasses. Faceted stem
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Glass

Materials

Crystal

Ten Fun and Fancy Marc Aurel Crystal Champagne Flutes with Puzzle Piece Stem
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ten beautifully formed Champagne flutes with jigsaw puzzle piece decorated stem. Whimsical and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1970s Mod Set of Two Tumbler Water Goblet Crystal Glasses
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Mod Set of Two Water Goblet Crystal Glasses Thick Stem Vintage Antique Crystal Cut Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

1960s Crystal Pedestal Bowl Ribbed Stem
By Lalique
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s crystal glass pedestal bowl ribbed stem. Unmarked in the style of
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Six Art Deco champagne coupes in crystal, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Val St. Lambert, Belgium. A set of six Art Deco champagne coupes in crystal glass with tall stems
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Petite Glass Ice or Champagne Bucket with Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
handle to make carrying easy. Pair this bucket with a set of our French crystal green stem glasses for a
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Venini waterfall wall lamp, Murano glass stems, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
made up of murano glass rods distributed in a cascade on a brass structure. Magnificent decorative
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s sculpture of grapes with stem in bronze and grapes in crystal.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Honey Spiral Twist Stemmed, English Glass Perfume Bottle By Andrew Sanders c1980
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Honey spiral twist stemmed glass perfume bottle by Andrew Sanders, England Beautifully created
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal

“Sunshine” Contemporary Floor Lamp 60, Kyoto Washi, Raffia, Bamboo Brass Stem
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
"Sunshine". A delicate Kioto’s paper, engraved as a Japanese garden, shines from a precious glass-brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Floral Calla Lily Pastel Color Metal and Crystal Glass Sconces, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
feature two stylized calla lilies, each showcasing a crystal glass pollen stem and a decorative branch
Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Riedel x Mesa Postmodern Silver & Crystal Candlestick Candle Holder, Italy, 1980
By Claus Josef Riedel, Riedel
Located in Vienna, AT
silvered triangular base and top, connected by a crystal glass stem with a matching triangular shape that
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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Crystal Stem Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of crystal stem glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct crystal stem glasses — often made from crystal, stone and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of crystal stem glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco crystal stem glasses are consistently popular styles. Many crystal stem glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Lausitzer, Nachtmann and Baccarat produced popular crystal stem glasses that are worth a look.

How Much are Crystal Stem Glasses?

Crystal stem glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $511, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $8,600.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Crystal Stem Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Crystal is a subcategory of glass with a high mineral (usually lead) content.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat makes crystal, not glass. The company opened in 1764 in Baccarat, Lorraine, France, at the order of King Louis XV of France. Today, Baccarat operates out of headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Baccarat crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal. Baccarat did originally start as a glasswork company with production primarily consisting of window panes, mirrors and stemware up until 1816. The brand then switched to crystal production, creating expertly crafted stemware, chandeliers and other pieces in a variety of design styles. Browse a collection of antique and modern Baccarat crystal decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Walther Glass (formerly known as Walther-Glas) is renowned for its examples of antique crystal glass. Sought after to this day by collectors, the company still exists albeit under different ownership and a more international business model. Shop a collection of Walther Glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify your crystal glasses, look at the bases, inner rims and stems for the maker's markings. Some makers mark pieces permanently with acid-etching or laser-engraving, while others use foil or label tags. The latter may come loose during washing or over time, so it's possible that your glasses may be unmarked. In addition, some makers of antique crystal wares didn't mark their products at all. If you do find a mark or label, use trusted online resources to find out which maker utilized it. If you need further assistance, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a large collection of crystal glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser products are lead-free crystal. According to their website, the company has been using only lead-free crystal since 1893 to create some of the most skilled crystal products, with master-craft abilities and incredibly durable finishes. Shop a collection of Moser crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The difference between glass and crystal wine glasses is their composition. Mineral deposits like lead, magnesium or zinc strengthen crystal glass, rendering it thin but durable. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of wine glasses and other glassware from different periods.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several ways to tell if an item is crystal or glass. The main difference between crystal and glass is that crystal is made with lead, making it easier to add decorative elements. Crystal refracts and disperses light, creating a rainbow effect, and is heavier than regular glass. When gently tapped, crystal items create a ringing, musical sound. If you are still unsure, consult a certified appraiser. Browse a range of authenticated fine crystal and glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some crystal glasses are worth something. Specifically, collectors often search for pieces from specific luxury makers, such as Daum, Baccarat, Cristal D'Arques, Gorham, Waterford, Riedel, Orrefors, Christofle, Lalique and Steuben. Along with the maker, factors that impact the potential value of crystal wares include their type, style, age and condition. If you'd like to learn the estimated value of your crystal glasses, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of crystal glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell good crystal glasses, first examine them closely. High-quality crystal will give off tremendous sparkles when viewed under natural lighting and is completely free of bubbles. Gently striking the glass with the handle of a butter knife can also be helpful, as higher-quality pieces will produce a longer, clearer ringing sound. Learning about the maker by conducting online research can also help you assess the quality of your glasses. Some brands known for producing crystal wares of exceptional quality include Baccarat, Lalique and Daum. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of crystal glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crystal is considered highly desirable in glassware due to its clarity, however, not all glassware is made of crystal. Crystal is more durable than standard glass and is often thinner because of its strength, yet it's more porous and requires handwashing. Shop a range of wine glasses, including crystal, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Acidic drinks like wine and citrus juices can leach lead from a crystal glass. However, unless the liquid is stored in the glass for more than a few hours, drinking it is generally safe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much crystal glasses are worth varies. Pieces produced by well-known luxury makers such as Lalique, Baccarat, Daum, Steuben, Tiffany & Co. and Waterford are often sought-after by collectors. In addition, age, style and condition will impact a particular piece's value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can examine your crystal and provide you with an estimated value for it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of crystal glassware.