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Four Vintage Fred Press Glasses with Red and Green Apples with 22k Gold Accents
Four Vintage Fred Press Glasses with Red and Green Apples with 22k Gold Accents

Four Vintage Fred Press Glasses with Red and Green Apples with 22k Gold Accents

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 4 mid-century modern rocks glasses designed by Fred Press with red and green apples accented with 22 karat gold.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Fred Press Vintage Glasses-Set of Seven
Fred Press Vintage Glasses-Set of Seven

Fred Press Vintage Glasses-Set of Seven

$450 / set

H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in

Fred Press Vintage Glasses-Set of Seven

By Fred Press

Located in Downingtown, PA

Gilded Elegance: A Set of Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses, 1950s–60s This set of seven vintage highball glasses, designed by the celebrated American artist and designer Fred Pr...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press Nautical Themed Glass Serving Tray
Vintage Fred Press Nautical Themed Glass Serving Tray

Vintage Fred Press Nautical Themed Glass Serving Tray

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century modern Fred Press designed nautical themed, molded glass serving tray.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Fred Press Lime Slices Cocktail Pitcher and Rocks Glasses
Fred Press Lime Slices Cocktail Pitcher and Rocks Glasses

Fred Press Lime Slices Cocktail Pitcher and Rocks Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Chicago, IL

The Fred Press signature appears on the glasses and the pitcher although some are faded (see close up images).

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Rare Serving ceramic dish by Fred Press for glasses
Rare Serving ceramic dish by Fred Press for glasses

Rare Serving ceramic dish by Fred Press for glasses

By Fred Press

Located in South Charleston, WV

Rare Serving dish by Fred Press 10.25" diameter by 5/8" tall Ceramic black with fish motif in flawless like new condition. Used for service with the glassware by the same designer fo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Ceramic

Six Fred Press Bubbles Pattern Highball Glasses in Translucent Enamels
Six Fred Press Bubbles Pattern Highball Glasses in Translucent Enamels

Six Fred Press Bubbles Pattern Highball Glasses in Translucent Enamels

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Fred Press highball glasses in the "Bubbles" pattern, two each of three translucent colors and opaque white.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Vintage Fred Press Designed Rocks Glasses with Translucent Enamel Pears & Apples
Vintage Fred Press Designed Rocks Glasses with Translucent Enamel Pears & Apples

Vintage Fred Press Designed Rocks Glasses with Translucent Enamel Pears & Apples

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Four vintage rocks glasses designed by Fred Press having pears and apples in translucent enamels and accented with 22 karat gold.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Fred Press Orange Trojan Horse Highball Glasses
Set of 6 Vintage Fred Press Orange Trojan Horse Highball Glasses

Set of 6 Vintage Fred Press Orange Trojan Horse Highball Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

 Set of 6 Vintage Fred Press Orange and 22K Gold Trojan Horse Highball Glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1960s Fred Press Eclipse Sunburst Glasses, Black, 22k Gold, Set of 8
1960s Fred Press Eclipse Sunburst Glasses, Black, 22k Gold, Set of 8

1960s Fred Press Eclipse Sunburst Glasses, Black, 22k Gold, Set of 8

By Fred Press

Located in Miami, FL

1960s Fred Press Eclipse sunburst glasses, black ,22k gold, set of 8 Offered for sale is a set of eight Fred Press Eclipse Sunburst glasses in black and 22K gold.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Designed "Sea Ballet" Old Fashioned Glasses
Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Designed "Sea Ballet" Old Fashioned Glasses

Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Designed "Sea Ballet" Old Fashioned Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed and signed by Fred Press in the "Sea Ballet" pattern in aqua and 22k gold, having a row of seahorses circling the glass ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish
Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish

Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 Fred Press highball glasses of clear glass with black frosted interiors and 22 karat gold stylized vertical fish in the atomic style on the exterior.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Fred Press Atomic Highball Glasses with Two-Tone Gold and Frosted White Columns
Fred Press Atomic Highball Glasses with Two-Tone Gold and Frosted White Columns

Fred Press Atomic Highball Glasses with Two-Tone Gold and Frosted White Columns

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 mis-century modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press in the Atomic style with two-tone pinwheel pattern dots at the top of white frosted vertical columns with two-tone...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

MCM, Fred Press "Gold Fish" Highball Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted
MCM, Fred Press "Gold Fish" Highball Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted

MCM, Fred Press "Gold Fish" Highball Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight Mid-Century Modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press, with 22k gold fish in different abstract patterns, vertically placed around each glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Twelve Vintage Fred Press Fleur De Lis Highball Glasses in 22 Karat Gold
Twelve Vintage Fred Press Fleur De Lis Highball Glasses in 22 Karat Gold

Twelve Vintage Fred Press Fleur De Lis Highball Glasses in 22 Karat Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Twelve Mid-Century Modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press with three cartouches enclosing a large fleur de lis against a ground of tiny white stars.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Fred Press Signed Pink & Clear 22-Karat Gold Leaves Glasses-Set of 6
Mid-Century Fred Press Signed Pink & Clear 22-Karat Gold Leaves Glasses-Set of 6

Mid-Century Fred Press Signed Pink & Clear 22-Karat Gold Leaves Glasses-Set of 6

By Fred Press

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Fred Press Signed Mid-Century Pink and Clear 22-Karat Gold Leaves glasses Set of 6) This beautiful Fred Press signed mid-century design featuring pink and 22-karat gold leaf on clear...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Vintage Fred Press Rooster Tom Collins Glasses in 4 Colors on White Ground
Vintage Fred Press Rooster Tom Collins Glasses in 4 Colors on White Ground

Vintage Fred Press Rooster Tom Collins Glasses in 4 Colors on White Ground

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 Fred press designed tom Collins glasses with drawings of roosters on clear glass with white frosted interior.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

8 Vintage Fred Press Derby Time Tom Collins Glasses with White Frosted Interiors
8 Vintage Fred Press Derby Time Tom Collins Glasses with White Frosted Interiors

8 Vintage Fred Press Derby Time Tom Collins Glasses with White Frosted Interiors

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern Tom Collins glasses designed by Fred Press in the Derby Time pattern.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold
Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold

Set of Six Fred Press Atomic Eclipse Highball Glasses in Green and 22K Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse highball glasses in green and 22 karat gold.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Six Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22 Karat Gold
Six Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22 Karat Gold

Six Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22 Karat Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern, old fashioned glasses signed Fred Press. The clear glass is decorated with tan enamel and 22k gold depicting randomly scattered cocktail onions.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 MCM Fred Press Rocks Glasses w/Red & Green Apples and Gold Highlights
Set of 4 MCM Fred Press Rocks Glasses w/Red & Green Apples and Gold Highlights

Set of 4 MCM Fred Press Rocks Glasses w/Red & Green Apples and Gold Highlights

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Four Fred Press designed mid-century modern rocks glasses with red and green apples having 22k gold details

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Fred Press Highball Glasses, Party Set with 2 Each of 4 Colors
Set of 8 Fred Press Highball Glasses, Party Set with 2 Each of 4 Colors

Set of 8 Fred Press Highball Glasses, Party Set with 2 Each of 4 Colors

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of eight Fred Press designed highball glasses consisting of 2 each in four colors having clear circles with white borders on a colored ground with a woven texture below a band of...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tumblers with Gold Fish on Clear Glass by Fred Press
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tumblers with Gold Fish on Clear Glass by Fred Press

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tumblers with Gold Fish on Clear Glass by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 6 clear glass highball / tumblers decorated in 22k gold with atomic style fish in a vertical orientation and alternately facing up and down, each with a different stylized pat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher Set in Aqua with Caddy
Mid-Century Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher Set in Aqua with Caddy

Mid-Century Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher Set in Aqua with Caddy

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher set including a cylindrical pitcher and 6 cocktail glasses in the aqua version of the "Trojan Horse" pattern by Fred Press heavily decorated with ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Metal

Vintage Fred Press Ice Bowl with 22k Gold Stylized Fish on Black Frosted Ground
Vintage Fred Press Ice Bowl with 22k Gold Stylized Fish on Black Frosted Ground

Vintage Fred Press Ice Bowl with 22k Gold Stylized Fish on Black Frosted Ground

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern ice bowl designed by Fred Press with 22k gold vertical stylized fish alternately pointing up or down on clear glass with interior black frosted surface.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

1960s Collectible Highball Black and Gold Barware Glasses by Fred Press.
1960s Collectible Highball Black and Gold Barware Glasses by Fred Press.

1960s Collectible Highball Black and Gold Barware Glasses by Fred Press.

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press, Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Collectible Highball Black and Gold Barware Drinking Glasses by Fred Press. Elegant exquisite vintage set of two Collins cocktail glasses designed by Fred Press.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

1965 Fred Press Black and Gold Prudential Insurance Co. Hi-ball Glasses Set of 4
1965 Fred Press Black and Gold Prudential Insurance Co. Hi-ball Glasses Set of 4

1965 Fred Press Black and Gold Prudential Insurance Co. Hi-ball Glasses Set of 4

By Fred Press, Culver Ltd., Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of 4 highball glasses by Fred Press. This incredible design in a graphic gold and black scheme is glamourous and unique.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Gold Leaf

FRED PRESS 1960s ICONIC PEBBLY-PRESSED ROUND GLASS SERVING TRAY 24K GOLD FISH
FRED PRESS 1960s ICONIC PEBBLY-PRESSED ROUND GLASS SERVING TRAY 24K GOLD FISH

FRED PRESS 1960s ICONIC PEBBLY-PRESSED ROUND GLASS SERVING TRAY 24K GOLD FISH

By Fred Press

Located in Monrovia, CA

FRED PRESS 1960s ICONIC PEBBLY-PRESSED ROUND GLASS SERVING TRAY WITH 24K GOLD EMBELLISHED FISH MOTIF.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold

Vintage Collectible Retro Highball Spaghetti Tumblers Set of 6 Blue and White
Vintage Collectible Retro Highball Spaghetti Tumblers Set of 6 Blue and White

Vintage Collectible Retro Highball Spaghetti Tumblers Set of 6 Blue and White

By Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. * Similar to: Fred Press (Designer) * Dimensions: Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm) * Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period).

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Redondo Beach California Tony’s Restaurant Cocktail Glasses 1960s
Vintage Redondo Beach California Tony’s Restaurant Cocktail Glasses 1960s

Vintage Redondo Beach California Tony’s Restaurant Cocktail Glasses 1960s

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press, George Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In the style of Mid Century Modern, Whiskey Glass, Bourbon Tumbler, Double Old Fashioned Rocks Glass, Glassware, drinking vintage glasses, Mid century barware, collectible glassware,...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Culver Ltd 1960s Appetizer Bowls 22K Gold Leaf Set of 4
Culver Ltd 1960s Appetizer Bowls 22K Gold Leaf Set of 4

Culver Ltd 1960s Appetizer Bowls 22K Gold Leaf Set of 4

By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard, Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 22K Gold Leaf Appetizer Bowls by Culver, ltd. from the 1960s Set of 4.Hollywood Regency barware set of vintage Culver 22K gold leaf Chantilly floral pattern overlay set of 4 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Art Glass

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Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century

Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century

By Fred Press

Located in New York, NY

Mid century 1960s Fred Press 22K gold glassware barware. All glasses are signed.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Gold

Fred Press 22K Gold 1960s Mid Century Rocks Glassware Barware Set of 8
Fred Press 22K Gold 1960s Mid Century Rocks Glassware Barware Set of 8

Fred Press 22K Gold 1960s Mid Century Rocks Glassware Barware Set of 8

By Fred Press

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century 1960s Fred Press 22K Gold Signed Glassware Barware. Cocktail or Rocks Glasses.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold

Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz Mid Century 1960s
Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz Mid Century 1960s

Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz Mid Century 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century 1960s Fred Press Glassware Barware 3 oz.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of Eight MCM Fred Press "Lime" Highball Glasses with Gold-tone Wire Caddy
Set of Eight MCM Fred Press "Lime" Highball Glasses with Gold-tone Wire Caddy

Set of Eight MCM Fred Press "Lime" Highball Glasses with Gold-tone Wire Caddy

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage set of 8 Fred Press glasses with translucent green lime slices embellished with raised beads of clear frosted edges resembling water beads and bubbles, together with a rectan...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Metal

Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses

Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight midcentury double old fashioned glasses with stylized vertical fish and signed Fred Press. 22-karat gold fish on clear glass with black interior.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Mid-20th Century, Fred Press Signed, Multicolored Cocktail Glasses
Vintage Mid-20th Century, Fred Press Signed, Multicolored Cocktail Glasses

Vintage Mid-20th Century, Fred Press Signed, Multicolored Cocktail Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of 8 highball glasses designed by Fred Press. Two each of four colors, pink, aqua, white and yellow.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Four - RARE - Vintage Fred Press "Lotus" Pattern Old Fashioned Glasses
Four - RARE - Vintage Fred Press "Lotus" Pattern Old Fashioned Glasses

Four - RARE - Vintage Fred Press "Lotus" Pattern Old Fashioned Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of four hard-to-find Fred Press "Lotus" pattern old fashioned having raised and textured translucent pink petal design with gold diamonds.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Vintage Eight Highball Glasses in a Cart by Fred Press
Vintage Eight Highball Glasses in a Cart by Fred Press

Vintage Eight Highball Glasses in a Cart by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of 8 Collins glasses designed by Fred Press. Set includes 8 highball glasses in a polished brass cart with handle.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold Leaf

6 Vintage Lemon Design Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Signed Fred Press
6 Vintage Lemon Design Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Signed Fred Press

6 Vintage Lemon Design Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Signed Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of six double old fashioned glasses signed Fred Press. Decorated with raised 'sugaring' in yellow and white lemon slices on clear tapered glasses.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Six Fred Press Mid-Century Modern Lemon Slice Decorated Highball Glasses
Six Fred Press Mid-Century Modern Lemon Slice Decorated Highball Glasses

Six Fred Press Mid-Century Modern Lemon Slice Decorated Highball Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses by Fred Press, decorated with translucent yellow enamel lemon slices accented with textured, raised white sugaring .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses With Raised Lime Slices
Set of 5 Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses With Raised Lime Slices

Set of 5 Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses With Raised Lime Slices

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 5 Vintage Fred Press Highball Glasses With Raised Lime Slices.

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Leaves on White Ground
Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Leaves on White Ground

Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Leaves on White Ground

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with 22 karat gold leaves on clear glass with white frosted interiors.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

4 Mid-Century Modern Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Fred Press, Goldfish Pattern
4 Mid-Century Modern Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Fred Press, Goldfish Pattern

4 Mid-Century Modern Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Fred Press, Goldfish Pattern

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 4 double old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with 22 karat gold fish with various abstract patterns on clear glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

MCM Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses in an Atomic Period Starburst Pattern
MCM Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses in an Atomic Period Starburst Pattern

MCM Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses in an Atomic Period Starburst Pattern

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with panels of yellow enamel on clear glass with 22k gold starbursts randomly placed across the enameled a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Four Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Lime Slice Design
Four Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Lime Slice Design

Four Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Lime Slice Design

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of four mid-century modern double old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with translucent green lime slices having edges in raised sugared texture in clear and white.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

MCM Fred Press "Lemon" Pitcher Set, Pitcher & 6 Highball Glasses, Sugared Lemons
MCM Fred Press "Lemon" Pitcher Set, Pitcher & 6 Highball Glasses, Sugared Lemons

MCM Fred Press "Lemon" Pitcher Set, Pitcher & 6 Highball Glasses, Sugared Lemons

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Modern pitcher set designed by Fred Press. A pitcher with reeded handle and ice dam pour spout with 6 highball glasses (5.5"h x 2.88"diameter) all decorated with transluc...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

6 Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22k Gold
6 Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22k Gold

6 Vintage Fred Press Double Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22k Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern, double old fashioned glasses signed Fred Press. The clear glass is decorated with tan enamel and 22k gold depicting randomly scattered cocktail onions.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse" Double Old Fashioned Glasses in Coral & 22k Gold
Six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse" Double Old Fashioned Glasses in Coral & 22k Gold

Six Fred Press "Atomic Eclipse" Double Old Fashioned Glasses in Coral & 22k Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Six Fred Press Atomic era double old fashioned glasses in the "Atomic Eclipse" pattern with 22 karat gold and coral enamel.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press "Eclipse" Highball Glasses in Black Enamel and 22 Karat Gold
Vintage Fred Press "Eclipse" Highball Glasses in Black Enamel and 22 Karat Gold

Vintage Fred Press "Eclipse" Highball Glasses in Black Enamel and 22 Karat Gold

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press in the "Eclipse" pattern 22k gold against a black enamel ground.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Fabulous Mid Century Blenko Bottle Barware Glasses set of 8 by Fred Press
Fabulous Mid Century Blenko Bottle Barware Glasses set of 8 by Fred Press

Fabulous Mid Century Blenko Bottle Barware Glasses set of 8 by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare set of 8 Fred Press original bar glasses. Set of 8 with Blenko style decanter design in gorgeous colors.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Fred Press "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses, 22k Gold on Black Frosted
Fred Press "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses, 22k Gold on Black Frosted

Fred Press "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses, 22k Gold on Black Frosted

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press, with 22k gold fish in different abstract patterns, vertically placed around each glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Mid-Century "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses by Fred Press
Set of 6 Mid-Century "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses by Fred Press

Set of 6 Mid-Century "Gold Fish" Double Old Fashioned Glasses by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six Fred Press double old fashioned glasses in white interior frosted clear glass with gold fish on the exterior positioned vertically and alternately pointing up or down and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Rocks Glasses Designed by Fred Press with Translucent Teal Dots
Set of 4 Vintage Rocks Glasses Designed by Fred Press with Translucent Teal Dots

Set of 4 Vintage Rocks Glasses Designed by Fred Press with Translucent Teal Dots

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Rare Fred Press signed rocks glasses with blue/green translucent enamel dots within a ring of raised textured clear enamel.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Aqua and Gold Seahorses
Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Aqua and Gold Seahorses

Set of 4 Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Aqua and Gold Seahorses

By Fred Press

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of four mid-century modern old fashioned glasses designed and signed by Fred Press in the "Sea Ballet" pattern in aqua and 22k gold, having a row of seahorses circling the glass ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Set of Two Gold Glasses by Fred Press
Vintage Set of Two Gold Glasses by Fred Press

Vintage Set of Two Gold Glasses by Fred Press

By Fred Press, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of two whiskey glasses designed by Fred Press. The glasses are decorated with gold, vintage condition, with 22-karat gold leaf design.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Designed Cocktail Pitcher w/"Sugared" Lime Slices
Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Designed Cocktail Pitcher w/"Sugared" Lime Slices

Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Designed Cocktail Pitcher w/"Sugared" Lime Slices

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher designed by Fred Press, of cylindrical form with a molded ice dam/pour spout and decorated with translucent green lime slices with raised, texture...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Set of 16 Lime Pattern Barware by Legendary Designer Fred Press
Set of 16 Lime Pattern Barware by Legendary Designer Fred Press

Set of 16 Lime Pattern Barware by Legendary Designer Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage barware designed by Fred Press eight highball and eight rocks glasses in green and white enameled “Lime” pattern.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

6 Mid-Century Modern Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Feathers on White Ground
6 Mid-Century Modern Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Feathers on White Ground

6 Mid-Century Modern Old Fashioned Glasses with Gold Feathers on White Ground

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six mid-century old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press with 22 karat gold feathers on clear glass with frosted white interiors.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Eight Highball 22 K Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Libbey
Vintage Eight Highball 22 K Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Libbey

Vintage Eight Highball 22 K Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Libbey

By Fred Press, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of eight Collins glasses designed by Libbey. Set includes eight highball glasses in a polished brass cart with handle. The glasses are decorated with go...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage, Cera Glass, 6 Old Fashioned, Raspberry Dots and Gold Palmettes
Vintage, Cera Glass, 6 Old Fashioned, Raspberry Dots and Gold Palmettes

Vintage, Cera Glass, 6 Old Fashioned, Raspberry Dots and Gold Palmettes

Located in Nantucket, MA

Rare set of Fred Press old fashioned glasses with translucent raspberry enamel dots below a gold band on a white ground all above a row of gold palmettes embossed with a stylized lea...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter

By Fred Press

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern cocktail caddy set by Fred Press in his sun block pattern. Comprised of a signed cocktail carafe with glass stirrer and two signed roly poly glasses in a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Metal, Gold

Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Tom Collins Glasses
Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Tom Collins Glasses

Vintage Atomic Period Fred Press Tom Collins Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 signed Fred Press design Tom Collins glasses. Clear vintage cocktail glasses decorated with 22-karat gold fish in various abstract patterns.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern, Fred Press Highball Glasses in the "Lotus" Pattern
Mid-Century Modern, Fred Press Highball Glasses in the "Lotus" Pattern

Mid-Century Modern, Fred Press Highball Glasses in the "Lotus" Pattern

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern "Lotus" pattern highball glasses designed by Fred Press decorated with pebble textured translucent pink enamel petals with 22 karat gold diamond shaped accents.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Set of Eight Tom Collins Glasses by Fred Press Fish Motif
Set of Eight Tom Collins Glasses by Fred Press Fish Motif

Set of Eight Tom Collins Glasses by Fred Press Fish Motif

By Fred Press

Located in South Charleston, WV

True Mid-Century Modern barware set of eight glasses by Fred Press and signed to each glass. Features gold impressed abstract fish motif to the glasses.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press, Bubbles, 4 Color Party Set, 8 Highball Glasses
Vintage Fred Press, Bubbles, 4 Color Party Set, 8 Highball Glasses

Vintage Fred Press, Bubbles, 4 Color Party Set, 8 Highball Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 8 mid-twentieth century highball glasses signed Fred Press. Two each of four colors with white circles overlapped at the top and on the colored field, the colored field with a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Fred Press 'Gold Fish' Glasses with Translucent Colored Fish
Mid-Century Modern Fred Press 'Gold Fish' Glasses with Translucent Colored Fish

Mid-Century Modern Fred Press 'Gold Fish' Glasses with Translucent Colored Fish

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight Fred Press designed highball glasses in clear glass with stylized abstract patterned gold fish with bodies colored with translucent enamels, Two each of four colors, blue, gree...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Set of 4 Fred Press Cocktail Onion Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Vintage Set of 4 Fred Press Cocktail Onion Double Old Fashioned Glasses

Vintage Set of 4 Fred Press Cocktail Onion Double Old Fashioned Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Four Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses designed by and signed Fred Press with a random pattern of cocktail onions in yellow enamel with 22k gold highlights.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

1960s Vintage Fred Press Gold Drinking Glasses Set of 6 Hollywood Regency Retro
1960s Vintage Fred Press Gold Drinking Glasses Set of 6 Hollywood Regency Retro

1960s Vintage Fred Press Gold Drinking Glasses Set of 6 Hollywood Regency Retro

By Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1960s Vintage Fred Press Gold Drinking Highball Glasses. Collectible rare Fred Press Highball Tumblers, 22K Gold, Mid-Century Gold Medallion Glasses, Set of 6.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Art Glass

Fred Press Derby Time, 8 Highball Glasses and Pitcher w/Black Frosted Interior
Fred Press Derby Time, 8 Highball Glasses and Pitcher w/Black Frosted Interior

Fred Press Derby Time, 8 Highball Glasses and Pitcher w/Black Frosted Interior

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern set of highball glasses and pitcher in the Derby Time pattern designed by Fred Press.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

MCM Fred Press "Gold Fish" Old Fashioned Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted
MCM Fred Press "Gold Fish" Old Fashioned Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted

MCM Fred Press "Gold Fish" Old Fashioned Glasses, 22 Karat Gold on Black Frosted

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Six Mid-Century Modern old fashioned glasses designed by Fred Press, with 22k gold fish in different abstract patterns, vertically placed around each glass.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press Cocktail Pitcher & Stirrer in the Derby Time Pattern
Vintage Fred Press Cocktail Pitcher & Stirrer in the Derby Time Pattern

Vintage Fred Press Cocktail Pitcher & Stirrer in the Derby Time Pattern

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher and stirrer in clear glass decorated in the Derby Time pattern by Fred Press.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Fred Press for Rubel Wrought Iron Leaf Centerpiece Compote
Fred Press for Rubel Wrought Iron Leaf Centerpiece Compote

Fred Press for Rubel Wrought Iron Leaf Centerpiece Compote

By Fred Press

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centerpiece fruit bowl of wrought iron in modernist leaf motif.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Gold Glasses by Fred Press Set of Two
Vintage Gold Glasses by Fred Press Set of Two

Vintage Gold Glasses by Fred Press Set of Two

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of two whiskey glasses designed by Fred Press. The glasses are decorated with gold, vintage condition, Culver style.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Fred Press 16 Piece Cocktail Set in Pink with Gold Stylized Leaves
Vintage Fred Press 16 Piece Cocktail Set in Pink with Gold Stylized Leaves

Vintage Fred Press 16 Piece Cocktail Set in Pink with Gold Stylized Leaves

By Fred Press

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern cocktail set designed by Fred Press with stylized 22k gold leaves on pink enamel panels.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press
Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press

Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fantastic midcentury Fred Press black and gold Collins glasses. Culver style.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press
Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press

Vintage Eight Highball Black and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart by Fred Press

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fantastic midcentury Fred press black and gold Collins glasses. Culver style.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Vintage Asian Dragon Collins Cocktail Glasses Set of 2 Highball Tumblers
Vintage Asian Dragon Collins Cocktail Glasses Set of 2 Highball Tumblers

Vintage Asian Dragon Collins Cocktail Glasses Set of 2 Highball Tumblers

By Fred Press, Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage red dragon design barware highball collins glasses. Very unique set of two slim collins glasses with Asian red dragon motif. Vintage 1950s Tom Collins glasses with Chinese re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses
1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd., Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In the style of Gay Fad Vintage Art Deco barware, Fred Press Barware, Culver ltd vintage drinking glasses, Hollywood Regency Barware, Retro style cocktail glasses, Federal Glass Comp...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses
1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses

1960s Georges Briard 22 K Gold and Turquoise Asian Shoji Style Cocktail Glasses

By Georges Briard, Fred Press, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In the style of Hollywood Regency Gay Fad, Vintage Art Deco barware, Fred Press Barware, Culver ltd vintage drinking glasses, Hollywood Regency Barware, Retro style cocktail glasses,...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Art Glass

George Briard Highball Brown and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart set of 8 c. 1960's
George Briard Highball Brown and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart set of 8 c. 1960's

George Briard Highball Brown and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart set of 8 c. 1960's

By George Briard, Culver Ltd., Fred Press

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

George Briard Highball Brown and Gold Glasses in a Brass Cart set of 8 c. 1960's. Elegant exquisite vintage set of 8 Collins glasses designed by George Briard. Set includes 8 highbal...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Set of Four Outlandish "Name Your Poison" Tumblers, 1950s
Set of Four Outlandish "Name Your Poison" Tumblers, 1950s

Set of Four Outlandish "Name Your Poison" Tumblers, 1950s

By Culver Ltd., Fred Press, Georges Briard

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for oddball highballs! Set of 4 completely outlandish "Name Your Poison" 5.5" tumblers with 22kt gold details. Wonderful time capsule of 50s cocktail culture. All pieces are ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold

PC Consolidated Listing, Eleven sets
PC Consolidated Listing, Eleven sets

PC Consolidated Listing, Eleven sets

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H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

PC Consolidated Listing, Eleven sets

Located in Nantucket, MA

Including: 8 Vintage Highball Glasses by Cera Glassware Co, in Green and Blue with Gold , 5.5 x 2.75 , f_22421422 , Price: $625 Art Deco / Machine Age, Chrome and Glass Ice Bowl wi...

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20th Century Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

PC Consolidated Listing - Glassware
PC Consolidated Listing - Glassware

PC Consolidated Listing - Glassware

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H 27 in W 18 in D 18 in

PC Consolidated Listing - Glassware

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Set of Eight Culver Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design , 5.5 x 2.5 , f_13238991 , Price: $650 Culver Highball Green Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Prado Design ,...

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1950s Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher and Glass Pair
Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher and Glass Pair

Fred Press Trojan Horse Cocktail Pitcher and Glass Pair

By Fred Press

Located in Ferndale, MI

Three piece Fred Press barware set - cocktail pitcher and two rocks glasses- with trojan horse and starbursts in teal and 22k gold.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Eight Fred Press Mid- Century White & Gold Celestial Pattern Tom Collins Glasses
Eight Fred Press Mid- Century White & Gold Celestial Pattern Tom Collins Glasses

Eight Fred Press Mid- Century White & Gold Celestial Pattern Tom Collins Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Houston, TX

From the adept hands of the legendary Mid-Century gifts and housewares designer Fred Press comes this inventive design featuring on one side a celestial eclipse surrounded by a varie...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

S/8 Gold Gilt and Frosted Overly Chinoiserie Fred Press Style Cocktail Glasses
S/8 Gold Gilt and Frosted Overly Chinoiserie Fred Press Style Cocktail Glasses

S/8 Gold Gilt and Frosted Overly Chinoiserie Fred Press Style Cocktail Glasses

By Fred Press

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a set of eight Mid-Century Modern Fred Press style gold gilt on a frosted overlay print pattern Asian / chinoiserie themed (cherry blossom trees and pagodas) clear cocktai...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s
Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s

Fred Press 22K Gold Glassware Barware Mid Century 1960s

By Fred Press

Located in New York, NY

Mid century 1960s Signed set of Fred Press 22K gold glassware barware. Tassel motif.

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Fred Press Glasses

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Glass

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Vintage Fred Press Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage fred press glasses available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage fred press glasses — often made from glass, gold and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage fred press glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage fred press glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Vintage Fred Press Glasses?

Vintage fred press glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $795.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.