What is a glass hurricane?

A glass hurricane is a tall cylindrical or a barrel shaped glass dome which is placed around a candlestick to protect the flame from drafts. Find a variety of antique and vintage glass hurricanes on 1stDibs.

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A Palatial and Exceptional Large 19th Century Baccarat Cut Crystal Chandelier

$126,000

A Palatial and Exceptional Large 19th Century Baccarat Cut Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Surrounding this stem are multiple curved crystal arms of clear glass, extending outward to support candle-form lights set within flared etched hurricane glass globes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden

$797

Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

It is made from a yellow-ochre handblown glass shade with a hurricane metal ring as the base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gone with the Wind Monumental Lamp, Hand painted Flowers in Pink, Blue, White

$979

Gone with the Wind Monumental Lamp, Hand painted Flowers in Pink, Blue, White

Located in Lomita, CA

The base is 7.5 inches wide. Hurricane glass not included. This item is large and fragile and will be shipped via white glove shipping.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Maria Theresa European Bohemian Crystal 6 Arm Candlestick Chandelier 34"

$4,000

Vintage Maria Theresa European Bohemian Crystal 6 Arm Candlestick Chandelier 34"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage bohemian crystal six arm Maria Theresa candlestick chandelier featuring a central glass column with hurricane shaped spheres / orbs layered on the column.

Category

20th Century Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

$42,000

Large Maison Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Surrounding this stem are multiple curved crystal arms of clear glass, extending outward to support candle-form lights set within flared etched hurricane glass globes.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Antique Art Nouveau Lady Lamp, Bronze

$2,650

Antique Art Nouveau Lady Lamp, Bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very good job. Shade and hurricane are newer glass. Large 31 1/2" in total height with the lamp at 23 1/2".

Category

Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Glass Hurricane For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass hurricane you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A glass hurricane — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a glass hurricane, we have 374 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass hurricane — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A glass hurricane made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one glass hurricane that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Gaetano Sciolari produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Glass Hurricane?

The average selling price for a glass hurricane at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Glass Hurricane

What is a glass hurricane?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A glass hurricane is a tall cylindrical or a barrel shaped glass dome which is placed around a candlestick to protect the flame from drafts. Find a variety of antique and vintage glass hurricanes on 1stDibs.