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Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanter, 1950s
Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanter, 1950s

Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Liqueur Decanter, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of cut crystal glass Re-polished Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Original 1950s Auböck Glass Decanter
Original 1950s Auböck Glass Decanter

Original 1950s Auböck Glass Decanter

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a Mid-Century glass decanter. The design is by renowned Austrian Bauhaus influenced

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass

Midcentury Optical Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Midcentury Optical Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

Midcentury Optical Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Egg shaped heavy and thick crystal decanter from Strömbergshyttan in Sweden. It was designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

French Baccarat Crystal Decanter from Lorraine, 1950s
French Baccarat Crystal Decanter from Lorraine, 1950s

French Baccarat Crystal Decanter from Lorraine, 1950s

By Lorraine Nancy

Located in Esbjerg, DK

crystal ware for names like Hermés, Cartier and St Dupont. This decanter dates to the 1950s or 1960s. All

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Scotch Decanter in the Form of The Iconic 1950's  Black Poodle with Red Bow
Scotch Decanter in the Form of The Iconic 1950's  Black Poodle with Red Bow

Scotch Decanter in the Form of The Iconic 1950's Black Poodle with Red Bow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Glazed ceramic decanter marked Scotch in the form of an iconic 1950s Poodle with a smart Parisienne

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Crystal Decanter by Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick crystal with it's characteristic light

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Decorative Baccarat Decanter/ Bottle 1950s
Vintage Decorative Baccarat Decanter/ Bottle 1950s

Vintage Decorative Baccarat Decanter/ Bottle 1950s

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorative Baccarat decanter/bottle made in 1950s signed at the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s

Sculptural Pewter Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s

By Gunnar Havstad

Located in Örebro, SE

Modernist pewter sculptural decanter. A beautiful example of Scandinavian Modern design by

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Pewter

Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy
Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy

Rare Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Ceramic Female Sculpture Decanter Italy

By Lladro, GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in San Diego, CA

stylistically relevant to the 1950’s (mannequin style bust, facial features) that make it exceptional. Following

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Crystal Decanter / Bottle, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Crystal Decanter / Bottle, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Crystal Decanter / Bottle, Italy, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorative vintage bottle made in Italy with silver and crystal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Cut Crystal Decanter from Cristal De Lorraine, 1950s
French Cut Crystal Decanter from Cristal De Lorraine, 1950s

French Cut Crystal Decanter from Cristal De Lorraine, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

crystal ware for names like Hermés, Cartier and St Dupont. This wine decanter dates to the 1950s or 60s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Holmegaard Aristokrat Decanter by Per Lutken, 1950s
Holmegaard Aristokrat Decanter by Per Lutken, 1950s

Holmegaard Aristokrat Decanter by Per Lutken, 1950s

By Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Holmegaard Aristokrat decanter by Per Lutken, 1950s decanter designed by Per Lutken in the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Carl Auböck Decanter, Leather Glass, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Decanter, Leather Glass, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Decanter, Leather Glass, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A decanter designed by Carl Auböck, manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, Vienna

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Leather, Glass

Unusual glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Unusual glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

Unusual glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Hägersten, SE

"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Clear Glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Clear Glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

Clear Glass "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Hägersten, SE

"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Decorative Italian Decanter/Bottle in crystal 1950s
Decorative Italian Decanter/Bottle in crystal 1950s

Decorative Italian Decanter/Bottle in crystal 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bottle made in Italy crystal and brass 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s, Wood Walnuts
Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s, Wood Walnuts

Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s, Wood Walnuts

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Thermos or Decanter by Aldo Tura for Macabo Cusano Milanino, Milan, Italy, 1950s in carved wood

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Ceramic Vase / Decanter by Jacques Blin, 'circa 1950s'
Vintage French Ceramic Vase / Decanter by Jacques Blin, 'circa 1950s'

Vintage French Ceramic Vase / Decanter by Jacques Blin, 'circa 1950s'

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Vintage French decorative ceramic vase / decanter by Jacques Blin, (circa 1950s). In an elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Tura Midcentury Walnut Wood Italian Thermos Decanter for Macabo, 1950s
Aldo Tura Midcentury Walnut Wood Italian Thermos Decanter for Macabo, 1950s

Aldo Tura Midcentury Walnut Wood Italian Thermos Decanter for Macabo, 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury walnut wood thermos decanter. This wonderful item was produced in Milan, Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock Vase or Decanter with Black Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Vase or Decanter with Black Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Vase or Decanter with Black Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful minimal modernist vase or decanter „Tuberkulinkolben", designed and executed by Carl

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Leather

1950s Decanter or Vessel and Four Tumblers, in the Manner of Venini
1950s Decanter or Vessel and Four Tumblers, in the Manner of Venini

1950s Decanter or Vessel and Four Tumblers, in the Manner of Venini

By Venini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Art Deco ,Modernist Liquor Decanter and four matching tumblers.. Nice quality,made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura Midcentury Goatskin and Brass Thermos Decanter for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Aldo Tura Midcentury Goatskin and Brass Thermos Decanter for Macabo, Italy 1950s

Aldo Tura Midcentury Goatskin and Brass Thermos Decanter for Macabo, Italy 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing wooden goatskin thermos decanter with mid-century gilt brass trim. Aldo Tura produced this

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s

Aldo Tura Green Thermos Decanter in Goatskin and Brass for Macabo, Italy 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning thermos decanter in vitrified dyed green goatskin and brass. This charming object was

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter, 6 Crystal Wine Goblets Handcut, 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter, 6 Crystal Wine Goblets Handcut, 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter, 6 Crystal Wine Goblets Handcut, 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert crystal decanter, 6 crystal wine goblets Charles Graffart, the 1950s. Beautiful

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert decanter, + 4 shot glasses Charles Graffart, the 1950s. Beautiful signed Val

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

1950s Vintage 22 Karat Gold Wine Decanter Culver Ltd Antigua Pattern Hollywood
1950s Vintage 22 Karat Gold Wine Decanter Culver Ltd Antigua Pattern Hollywood

1950s Vintage 22 Karat Gold Wine Decanter Culver Ltd Antigua Pattern Hollywood

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage CULVER LTD Decanter, Culver Antigua Pattern c 1950's. 22-Karat Gold Moroccan Moorish Themed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

A Midcentury Handblown Venini Art Glass Decanter
A Midcentury Handblown Venini Art Glass Decanter

A Midcentury Handblown Venini Art Glass Decanter

By Venini

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage hand-blown, cylindrical art glass decanter, produced, circa 1950s, with round finial

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant Crystal and Sterling Decanter, Mauser
Elegant Crystal and Sterling Decanter, Mauser

Elegant Crystal and Sterling Decanter, Mauser

By The Mauser Manufacturing Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Crystal and Sterling Decanter by Mauser from the 1950's. Deco style fluted lines with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

1950 Italian Mid Century Vintage Napoleon Decanter with 6 Glasses
1950 Italian Mid Century Vintage Napoleon Decanter with 6 Glasses

1950 Italian Mid Century Vintage Napoleon Decanter with 6 Glasses

Located in Milano, IT

1950 Elegant Italian Mid Century Vintage Napoleon Decanter with 6 Glasses 1950s, some sign of aging

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanter by Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanter by Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanter by Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Anderson for Blenko Glass, circa 1950s. Decanter has been gently used, and in very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Set of Three Clear Glass Elsinore Kluck-Kluck Decanters by Holmegaard
Set of Three Clear Glass Elsinore Kluck-Kluck Decanters by Holmegaard

Set of Three Clear Glass Elsinore Kluck-Kluck Decanters by Holmegaard

By Holmegaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three iconic Danish Holmegaard four-column pinched decanters, circa 1950s. Known as the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Blenko Amerbina Tangerine Decanter with Stopper by Winslow Anderson
Mid-Century Blenko Amerbina Tangerine Decanter with Stopper by Winslow Anderson

Mid-Century Blenko Amerbina Tangerine Decanter with Stopper by Winslow Anderson

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Blown glass decanter designed in the 1950s by Winslow Anderson for Blenko (model number 920-S

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Danish Kluk Kluk Decanters by Holmegaard, Set of 3
Vintage Danish Kluk Kluk Decanters by Holmegaard, Set of 3

Vintage Danish Kluk Kluk Decanters by Holmegaard, Set of 3

By Holmegaard

Located in Asaa, DK

decanters from Holmegaard, Denmark 1950s to 1970s. These type of bottles makes a clucking sound when pouring

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Glass Decanter - People - Eric Höglund for Body
Mid Century Modern Glass Decanter - People - Eric Höglund for Body

Mid Century Modern Glass Decanter - People - Eric Höglund for Body

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful vintage glass decanter from the 1950s, designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Decanter Ascribable to Toso with Teal and White Canes, Italy
Murano Glass Decanter Ascribable to Toso with Teal and White Canes, Italy

Murano Glass Decanter Ascribable to Toso with Teal and White Canes, Italy

By Toso Vetri D'arte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This decanter is made in Murano glass and features teal and white canes. It

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Erik Hoglund for Boda Afors, Set of Four Decanters
Erik Hoglund for Boda Afors, Set of Four Decanters

Erik Hoglund for Boda Afors, Set of Four Decanters

By Erik Höglund

Located in New York, NY

Available separately or as a group. 1. Brown glass decanter, 1950s. Height 11 1/2" (29cm) Width

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Trio of 1950's Architectural Scale Decanters by Wayne Husted
Trio of 1950's Architectural Scale Decanters by Wayne Husted

Trio of 1950's Architectural Scale Decanters by Wayne Husted

Located in New York, NY

decanters, part of the Architectural Scale genre, are designed to sit directly on the floor, window ledges

Category

Vintage 1950s American Glass

A Gorgeous Set of Mulberry Purple 1950's Blenko Decanters
A Gorgeous Set of Mulberry Purple 1950's Blenko Decanters

A Gorgeous Set of Mulberry Purple 1950's Blenko Decanters

Located in New York, NY

decanter with cinched waist dividing conical lower body from round top and teardrop stopper, designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Barware

Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Bamboo Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s
Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Bamboo Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s

Aldo Tura for Macabo, Thermos Bamboo Decanter, Milan, Italy, 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Berlin, DE

Thermos decanter by Aldo Tura. Executed in carved wood in faux bamboo style. Manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Pewter Vase or Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway 1950s
Vintage Sculptural Pewter Vase or Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway 1950s

Vintage Sculptural Pewter Vase or Decanter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway 1950s

By Gunnar Havstad

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely and classic Norwegian pewter vase/decanter designed and made by Gunnar Havstad (b.1901 - d

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Pewter, Tin

Brass Decanter by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Brass Decanter by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s

Brass Decanter by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s

By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely decanter of brass by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Practical and special

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Hermes Sterling and Baccarat Decanter
Hermes Sterling and Baccarat Decanter

Hermes Sterling and Baccarat Decanter

Located in New York, NY

This Rare Hermes Sterling and Baccarat Crystal Decanter is from the 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Modernist Empoli 'Dimpled' Vase Decanter and Glass for One 1950s Pressed Glass
Modernist Empoli 'Dimpled' Vase Decanter and Glass for One 1950s Pressed Glass

Modernist Empoli 'Dimpled' Vase Decanter and Glass for One 1950s Pressed Glass

By Vetrerie di Empoli

Located in Halstead, GB

Modernist Empoli 'Dimpled' vase decanter and glass for one- 1950s pressed glass decanter

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Blenko Glass Wayne Husted Bubble Decanter Model 6310
Blenko Glass Wayne Husted Bubble Decanter Model 6310

Blenko Glass Wayne Husted Bubble Decanter Model 6310

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Terrific 1950s Blenko Glass Decanter designed by Wayne Husted Model 6310. This hard to find piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Glass

Materials

Glass

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Carafe
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Carafe

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Carafe

By Aldo Tura

Located in Washington, DC

Chic lacquered goatskin carafe or decanter by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1950's. Goatskin is a rich

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Barware

1950'S Blenko Crackle Glass Pinched Amberina Decanter
1950'S Blenko Crackle Glass Pinched Amberina Decanter

1950'S Blenko Crackle Glass Pinched Amberina Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Blenko hand blown glass Amberina tangerine pinched crackle glass decanter with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Monumental Blenko Floor Decanter
1950s Monumental Blenko Floor Decanter

1950s Monumental Blenko Floor Decanter

By Wayne Husted

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is my favorite of all the Huge Blenko floor decanters. it is astoppered decanter or floor vase

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

1950s Rose Etched Square Glass Decanter
1950s Rose Etched Square Glass Decanter

1950s Rose Etched Square Glass Decanter

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1950s square glass decanter with a rose pattern. The decanter is a heavy crystal and is

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Trio of Amber Empoli Italy Decanters Set Of Three
1950s Trio of Amber Empoli Italy Decanters Set Of Three

1950s Trio of Amber Empoli Italy Decanters Set Of Three

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of three amber textured Italian Empoli glass decanters. Each one has a different pattern and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Decanter
Italian Mid-Century Decanter

Italian Mid-Century Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spectacular Italian Mid-Century decanter, circa 1950s-1960s. This stunning thick clear blown glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

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Decanter 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of decanter 1950s available for sale. Each of these unique decanter 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and blown glass. Decanter 1950s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of decanter 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco decanter 1950s are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made decanter 1950s over the years, but those made by Blenko, Aldo Tura and Wayne Husted are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Decanter 1950s?

Prices for decanter 1950s start at $57 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $850.
Questions About Decanter 1950s
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The purpose of a decanter is to allow the wine to breathe. A decanter is a vessel that holds wine poured from the bottle. Letting wine breathe allows the wine's flavors the shine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Square decanters are used for holding liquids, usually spirits. They include a stopper that creates an airtight seal to preserve the freshness of whatever you pour into it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of decanters from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Tantalus Decanter is a wooden container with a lock and key for glass decanters. The basic framework of the piece, first patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, permits two, three, and sometimes four decanters to be secured within it, visible yet inaccessible when locked. The decanters cannot be unstopped or removed once they have been fastened within the tantalus. Find a range of antique tantalus decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For wine, a decanter does three main things: Transferring wine from a bottle to a decanter aerates it to enhance its flavor and bouquet. In addition, decanters allow wine to be easily poured into glasses and can serve as storage containers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of decanting depends on the liquid involved. People decant wine to aerate it and enhance its flavor. You may also need to decant wine to filter out sediment or pieces of cork. Normally, decanting spirits is simply for storage purposes. Find a collection of antique and vintage decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Decanters are vessels that are typically used to hold and serve alcoholic beverages. They may also be used for storing beverages for a short period of time. Some people believe that serving from a decanter is better than serving from a bottle because it releases the aroma. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary decanters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A decanter is usually made out of one of two materials: glass or crystal. However, artisans may also produce them out of other materials, such as marble, ceramic, porcelain or terracotta. You can find a collection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, decanters and carafes are not the same although they can both hold wine and spirits. A carafe is typically used for serving, while decanters have a lid and are suitable for both storing and serving. Shop a variety of decanters and carafes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To clean a crystal decanter, soak in warm water and dish soap and then wipe with a soft cloth or a sponge with a handle. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. If stains linger, mix equal parts warm water and white vinegar and fill the decanter with it. Let it sit for an hour or two and then rinse thoroughly. Find a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many types of liquor can go in a decanter, including bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, rum, scotch, tequila, vodka and whiskey. Decanters are also suitable for wine storage. Generally, glass decanters with thicker walls work best for chilled liquids like white wine and vodka. Find a selection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether glass decanters are valuable depends on the piece. The maker, age, rarity and condition of a decanter will influence its value, and whether or not collectors desire pieces like it will also have an effect on how much a given glass decanter will be worth. A certified appraiser can evaluate a particular decanter and provide an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, find a range of glass decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, old decanters may contain lead if they are crystal. Until the passage of regulations in the 1960s, many manufacturers used crystal that was 32 percent lead or more. As a result, decanters made from the crystal are generally not safe to use to store spirits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a cut-glass decanter, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the decanter in the sink and wipe it with a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft towel. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Provided that the seal is airtight, you can typically keep liquor in a crystal decanter for as long as you can store the spirit in an already opened bottle. Vodka, brandy and other liquors may remain fresh for a few years. A decanter will usually preserve wine for a few days. Shop a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.