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Glass Handkerchief Table

Vintage Italian Murano Mid Century Modern White Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp
Vintage Italian Murano Mid Century Modern White Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp

Vintage Italian Murano Mid Century Modern White Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Murano Mid Century Modern White Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table
Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table

By Laurel Fyfe, Fox Fire Glass LLC

Located in Houston, TX

Oversized blown-glass table cocktail table created by the late American artist Laurel Fyfe (1956-2011) for Michigan's Fox Fire Glassworks. An impressive biomorphic organic modern tab...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Handmade Italian Handkerchief Glass Base Center Table, 1970's.
Handmade Italian Handkerchief Glass Base Center Table, 1970's.

Handmade Italian Handkerchief Glass Base Center Table, 1970's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking & elegant handmade Italian center table from the 1970's, featuring a sculptural handkerchief-style glass base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table, 1991
Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table, 1991

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table, 1991

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in Hamburg, PA

The glass coffee table is timeless and designed to represent a freeform handkerchief.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Coffee Table Black Glass Handkerchief Art Postmodern 1990
Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Coffee Table Black Glass Handkerchief Art Postmodern 1990

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Coffee Table Black Glass Handkerchief Art Postmodern 1990

$11,821Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 65.36 in D 59.85 in

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Coffee Table Black Glass Handkerchief Art Postmodern 1990

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in London, GB

A monumental and rare black glass coffee table, with handkerchief-shaped base and irregular organic shape glass top.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

1950s Murano "Fazzoletto" or "Handkerchief" Lamp by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
1950s Murano "Fazzoletto" or "Handkerchief" Lamp by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

1950s Murano "Fazzoletto" or "Handkerchief" Lamp by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in København, København

Fantastic 1950s "Handkerchief" lamp in rose colored iridescent opaline glass - mounted on a base, also in iridescent glass. The lamp is designed for Venini, Murano by Fulvio Bianconi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Black Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed
Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Black Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed

Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Black Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in London, GB

A monumental and rare black glass coffee table with handkerchief shape base and irregular glass top.

Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Blue Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed
Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Blue Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed

Monumental Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Blue Glass Handkerchief Coffee Table, Signed

By Fox Fire Glass LLC, Laurel Fyfe

Located in Buffalo, NY

A monumental and rare glass coffee table aqua blue edge with handkerchief shape base and irregular glass top.

Category

1990s American Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table
Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Laurel Fyfe Sculptural Handkerchief Art Glass Coffee Table *Glass is freeform shape

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

A wonderful 1970s Italian Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina
A wonderful 1970s Italian Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina

A wonderful 1970s Italian Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina

By Lino Tagliapietra, La Murrina

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 1970s Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina, with "vetro di Murano pavone" style glass details. Stamped with the La Murrina plaque. There a light fitting in the b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A wonderful large 1970s Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina
A wonderful large 1970s Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina

A wonderful large 1970s Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina

By Lino Tagliapietra, La Murrina

Located in London, GB

A wonderful large 1970s Murano glass handkerchief lamp by La Murrina, with "vetro di Murano pavone" style glass details. Stamped with the La Murrina plaque. There a light fitting in...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base, 1980s
Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base, 1980s

Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base, 1980s

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base overlay blown "incamiciato" . Overlay blown Murano glass: it is an antique manufacturing technique which consists in...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Handkerchief Lamps Murano, 1970 VeArt
Pair of Handkerchief Lamps Murano, 1970 VeArt

Pair of Handkerchief Lamps Murano, 1970 VeArt

By VeArt

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of handkerchief lamps Murano, 1970 VeArt, brass and Murano art glass. Pink color murrina glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Design Calla Venini Handkerchief Muranoglass Lam
Vintage Design Calla Venini Handkerchief Muranoglass Lam

Vintage Design Calla Venini Handkerchief Muranoglass Lam

By Paolo Venini

Located in Catania, IT

Murano glass countertop lamp in perfect condition attributable to the famous Italian designer Paolo Venini with a very rare shape.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Murano Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp
1970s Murano Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp

1970s Murano Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp

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H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in

1970s Murano Glass Handkerchief Table Lamp

Located in London, London

Table lamp Clear and white Murano Glass Brass base and stem Handkerchief shape Lace pattern Italy 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table
Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 46.75 in D 29.5 in

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in North Canton, OH

1980's Vintage Murano Glass Hand Blown Handkerchief Coffee Table.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Modern Laurel Fyfe Handkerchief Base Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Vintage Modern Laurel Fyfe Handkerchief Base Glass Coffee Cocktail Table

Vintage Modern Laurel Fyfe Handkerchief Base Glass Coffee Cocktail Table

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is this showstopping handkerchief glass Laurel Fyfe coffee cocktail table.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Handkerchief Table Lamps, Italy, circa 1970
Pair of Murano Handkerchief Table Lamps, Italy, circa 1970

Pair of Murano Handkerchief Table Lamps, Italy, circa 1970

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of Murano handkerchief table lamps, Italy, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table
Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 45.67 in D 29.53 in

Murano "Handkerchief" Hand Blown Glass Coffee Table

Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland

Magnificent glass-art piece with a hand blown glass top in the shape of a handkerchief.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Late 20th Century Murano Glass Handkerchief on an Bronze Table Lamp
Late 20th Century Murano Glass Handkerchief on an Bronze Table Lamp

Late 20th Century Murano Glass Handkerchief on an Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Late 20th century removable handkerchief table lamp made of Murano glass and bronze.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps on Brass Base, 1950's
Pair of Rare Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps on Brass Base, 1950's

Pair of Rare Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps on Brass Base, 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

Unusual and rare pair of free-form handkerchief shaped Murano glass lamps in pale yellow-gold with white casing and sparkling aventurine spots. Brushed, solid- brass bases. (Shades n...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of handkerchief lamps, Italy, Mid-20th century
Pair of handkerchief lamps, Italy, Mid-20th century

Pair of handkerchief lamps, Italy, Mid-20th century

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of hand blown handkerchief lamps in a lavender color.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Glass Fazzoletto Murano Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s
Glass Fazzoletto Murano Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s

Glass Fazzoletto Murano Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s

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H 14.57 in W 10.04 in D 9.06 in

Glass Fazzoletto Murano Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s

By Murano 5

Located in London, GB

Fazzoletto / handkerchief shaped Italian glass table lamp by Murano with cream and black marble design from the 1960s.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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Glass Handkerchief Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass handkerchief table for your home. Each glass handkerchief table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and art glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer glass handkerchief table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A glass handkerchief table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made glass handkerchief table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laurel Fyfe, VeArt and Vintage Murano Gallery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Glass Handkerchief Table?

A glass handkerchief table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,100, while the lowest priced sells for $328 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.
Questions About Glass Handkerchief Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    With a glass table, avoid putting anything on top heavier than the recommended weight capacity of the table. Items with rough or sharp bottoms could scratch glass. If you wish to display an item on top of a glass table, line the bottom of the item with felt to protect the tabletop. On 1stDibs, shop a range of glass tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether a glass table is better for small spaces is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that a transparent glass table creates the illusion of a larger room and makes a compact area feel more spacious. Shop a variety of glass tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.