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Vintage Air Twist Glass Decanter
Vintage Air Twist Glass Decanter

Vintage Air Twist Glass Decanter

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful vintage glass decanter. Conical shape with a glass stopper. Beautiful "air twist

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Dansk Wine Carafe by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Wine Carafe by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Wine Carafe by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in Miami, FL

Made in Denmark. Vintage glass decanter designed by Gunnar Cyrén, circa 1980. Tall, beaker shaped

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Teak

Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria
Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria

Art Nouveau Glass Grape Decanter & 6 Glasses Set by Bimini, Vintage Austria

By Bimini Glass

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A slightly cheeky Art Nouveau decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown clear

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle
Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle

Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Large Hand Blown Italian Murano Glass Clown Decanter Bottle 13.5” . Amazing colorful hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Decanter & 6 Glasses Set Clear & Black, Vintage German 1930s
Art Deco Decanter & 6 Glasses Set Clear & Black, Vintage German 1930s

Art Deco Decanter & 6 Glasses Set Clear & Black, Vintage German 1930s

By Bimini Glass

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A slightly cheeky Art Deco decanter set with matching set of six glasses in handblown clear glass

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s
Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s

Retro Sightseeing Souvenir Of Venice, Glass Decanter & Six Liquor Glasses 1970s

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Nostalgic glass decanter and six glasses depicting the famous sights of Venice Fabulously retro and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold architectural statement on your bar cart with this statuesque vintage cut crystal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your home bar setup with this dazzling vintage cut crystal decanter, a piece that perfectly

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of sophistication and sparkling clarity to your home bar with this exquisite vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your barware collection with this exquisite vintage Regency-style blown glass decanter

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Smoke Glass Decanter Red Stopper Attributed to Holmegaard
Modern Smoke Glass Decanter Red Stopper Attributed to Holmegaard

Modern Smoke Glass Decanter Red Stopper Attributed to Holmegaard

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage modern smoke glass decanter with red stopper. Attributed to

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter
Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter

Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

art glass decanter. Reminiscent of the iconic mid-century designs by Blenko or Empoli, this vessel

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Cut Glass Decanter Art Deco
Vintage Cut Glass Decanter Art Deco

Vintage Cut Glass Decanter Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

decanter, ideal for serving cocktails or your favorite spirits.

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware

Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware

Located in North Miami, FL

This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Blown Glass Decanters - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Blown Glass Decanters - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Blown Glass Decanters - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your bar cart or vanity with this striking pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Vintage Barware Decanter Carafe Four Glass Set
Modern Vintage Barware Decanter Carafe Four Glass Set

Modern Vintage Barware Decanter Carafe Four Glass Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Modern Smoke Decanter and Four Glass Set Glass 4.5 h x 1.75 Decanter 10 h x 3.25 Preowned

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1960s
Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1960s

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s
Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Amber Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Austria 1930s
Art Deco Amber Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Austria 1930s

Art Deco Amber Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Austria 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A really beautiful colored Art Deco decanter bottle with a wonderful glass stopper. In very good

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters
Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters

Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Collared Decanters, London, 1971 & 1973 A fine

Category

Mid-20th Century British Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Moon Surface Decanter in Yellow Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s
Vintage Moon Surface Decanter in Yellow Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s

Vintage Moon Surface Decanter in Yellow Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small 0.5 liter liquor decanter in ocre-toned glass. It is made from handblown glass and its

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Small Decanter Crystal
Vintage Small Decanter Crystal

Vintage Small Decanter Crystal

By Baccarat

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a small vintage decanter in crystal. Unmarked, no information on the maker

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper
Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper

Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper

By Vetrerie di Empoli

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper Murano Glass - Bar

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Sherry Decanter in Etched & Engraved Glass from Orrefors, 1960s
Vintage Sherry Decanter in Etched & Engraved Glass from Orrefors, 1960s

Vintage Sherry Decanter in Etched & Engraved Glass from Orrefors, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Fine hand-engraved and acid-etched decanter in blown glass. The blue original stopper, the engraved

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas
Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas

Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas

By Schott Zwiesel

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous triple use glass vase, decanter, bowl by Schott Zwiesel a division of Zwiesel Kristallglas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s

Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art glass decanter with handle and hand-painted flowers in enamel lacquer. Designed by Jacob E

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Crystal Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful vintage decanter embodies traditional luxury and refined glassware design. Crafted

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Cut Crystal Whiskey Decanter
Vintage Cut Crystal Whiskey Decanter

Vintage Cut Crystal Whiskey Decanter

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A cut crystal whiskey decanter, circa early 1980s. Square in shape with a large round star cut

Category

Vintage 1980s International Style Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware
Vintage Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware

Vintage Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

This chic vintage modernist and heavy clear crystal Christofle glass decanter with its circular

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Lead Crystal Decanter Style of Atlantis
Vintage Lead Crystal Decanter Style of Atlantis

Vintage Lead Crystal Decanter Style of Atlantis

By Atlantis

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Leaded Glass Crystal Decanter w/ Stopper ribbed glass 8.5 h x 5.38 w x 2.75 in the style of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli
1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli

1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli

Located in Milano, IT

Astonishing mid-century vintage crystal decanter with 6 crystal glasses 1970s Made In Italy signed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter
Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter

Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and sleek decanter by Baccarat. Created in a smaller scale, this is a beautiful piece

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter by Riedel
Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter by Riedel

Vintage Crystal Wine Decanter by Riedel

By Riedel, Claus Josef Riedel

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and difficult to find vintage crystal wine decanter by Claus Josef Riedel for Riedel, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Ekenas Sweden Amber Glass Decanter with Shot Glass Stopper, Scandinavian Modern
Ekenas Sweden Amber Glass Decanter with Shot Glass Stopper, Scandinavian Modern

Ekenas Sweden Amber Glass Decanter with Shot Glass Stopper, Scandinavian Modern

By Ekenäs

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage delicate amber glass decanter has an unusual stopper made in shape of a shot glass. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter
Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Vintage Rolls Royce Automobile Music Box and Decanter

Located in San Diego, CA

in vivid red felt, housing a square cut-glass decanter with faceted stopper. #4582 When activated

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Crystal Decanter Set
Italian Vintage Crystal Decanter Set

Italian Vintage Crystal Decanter Set

Located in Catania, IT

Liquor and cognac bottle holder from the 50s of the 900s in good condition with crystal bottles

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage Regency Cut Small Crystal Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Small Crystal Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Small Crystal Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your vanity or bar cart with this exquisite vintage Regency cut crystal decanter

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Tantalus Decanter Cognac and Whisky, Italy, 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

decorative stand, case or box for glass or cut glass decanters. The first lockable Tantalus appeared around

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Vintage Bohemian Crystal Decanter, NOS, 1970s
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Decanter, NOS, 1970s

Vintage Bohemian Crystal Decanter, NOS, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorative clear crystal decanter with fluted spherical stopper. Made in Bohemia/Czech Republic

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter
Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter

Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage cut crystal decanter in the Ship Captains shape, with a top round stopper, circa early

Category

Vintage 1980s International Style Barware

Materials

Crystal

Rare Stitched Leather Holder and Italian Glass Decanter Set
Rare Stitched Leather Holder and Italian Glass Decanter Set

Rare Stitched Leather Holder and Italian Glass Decanter Set

Located in North Miami, FL

An amazing Vintage Set of Green glass decanters with a beautiful stitched green leather holder and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Murano Glass

Vintage Hukin & Heath 19th Century Locking Decanter Sterling Silver
Vintage Hukin & Heath 19th Century Locking Decanter Sterling Silver

Vintage Hukin & Heath 19th Century Locking Decanter Sterling Silver

By Hukin & Heath

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful glass locking decanter by Hukin & Heath. Sterling Silver collar, lock and cap. Full

Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Esbjerg, DK

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

1970's Vintage Honey Dew Blenko Style Wine Decanter
1970's Vintage Honey Dew Blenko Style Wine Decanter

1970's Vintage Honey Dew Blenko Style Wine Decanter

Located in San Carlos, CA

🎉 Elevate Your Entertaining Experience! 🍸 Introducing our Very Cool Mid Century Brown Decanter

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid Century Royal Gallery Crystal Decanter France
Vintage Mid Century Royal Gallery Crystal Decanter France

Vintage Mid Century Royal Gallery Crystal Decanter France

By Royal Gallery, Tiffany & Co., Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s Mid Century Modern elegant crystal glass decanter from France. This beautiful piece

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter
Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter

Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter

By Ole Winther, Holmegaard

Located in London, England

A wonderful deep-coloured cobalt blue carafe, flask or decanter from Danish glassmaker - Holmegaard

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher
Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher. Vintage 1970s nickel

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Mid Century Waterford Lead Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Vintage Mid Century Waterford Lead Crystal Decanter with Stopper

Vintage Mid Century Waterford Lead Crystal Decanter with Stopper

By Tiffany & Co., Baccarat, Waterford Crystal

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s Mid Century Modern elegant ribbed neck crystal glass decanter from Ireland by

Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage English Gin Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight
Vintage English Gin Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight

Vintage English Gin Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage English Gin decanter or liquor label. In sterling silver. By Richards & Knight

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Port Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight
Vintage English Port Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight

Vintage English Port Decanter / Liquor Label by Richards & Knight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage English Port decanter or liquor label. In sterling silver. By Richards & Knight

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Glass Decanters For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage glass decanters available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and crystal, all vintage glass decanters available were constructed with great care. Vintage glass decanters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage glass decanters made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage glass decanters are appealing in their simplicity, but Baccarat, Culver Ltd. and Empoli produced popular vintage glass decanters that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Glass Decanters?

Prices for vintage glass decanters start at $75 and top out at $16,988 with the average selling for $650.

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.

Questions About Vintage Glass Decanters
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.