What are kugel ornaments?

Kugel ornaments are considered the first Christmas tree ornaments. Brass caps and rings were added to glass globes of various sizes and hung from doorways. Kugel production expanded to include fruit shapes, ribbed balls, teardrops and egg-shaped glass ornaments. Shop a collection of antique Christmas ornaments on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique Kugel ornament?

There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.

Kugel Ornaments

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19th Century German Kugel Ornaments, Blown Glass, Antique Holiday Orb Decor Set

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H 5 in Dm 5 in

19th Century German Kugel Ornaments, Blown Glass, Antique Holiday Orb Decor Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

19th century German Kugel ornaments, blown glass, antique holiday orb decor set of 5. Rare

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Set of Large 12" Glass Grape Kugel Christmas Ornaments

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H 13 in Dm 7.09 in

Set of Large 12" Glass Grape Kugel Christmas Ornaments

Located in Haarlem, NL

This is a lovely set of 12 inch clear glass Christmas ornaments. Great for decorating during the

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20th Century European More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass

31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe

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H 5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in

31 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds Pipe

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 31 rare assorted antique German mercury glass Christmas ornaments. Featuring Kugel or ball

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Early 20th Century Glass

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Mercury Glass

Six Large Oversized, 1960s Austria Christmas Silvered Glass Kugel Ornaments

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H 15.75 in Dm 6.3 in

Six Large Oversized, 1960s Austria Christmas Silvered Glass Kugel Ornaments

Located in Haarlem, NL

, hand blown kugel ornament. The perfect vintage X-mas decoration. Makers mark: Austria. Six

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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Gold Mercury Glass German Kugel Globe Sphere Orb Christmas Ornament

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H 4 in Dm 4 in

Gold Mercury Glass German Kugel Globe Sphere Orb Christmas Ornament

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great example of a gold mercury glass German Kugel. Kugels (which means balls in German

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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Five Very Large Red and Clear Glass Grape Kugel Christmas Ornaments

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H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in

Set of Five Very Large Red and Clear Glass Grape Kugel Christmas Ornaments

Located in Haarlem, NL

This is a lovely set of five vintage 12 inch clear and red glass German Christmas ornaments, these

Category

20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

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Questions About Kugel Ornaments

What are kugel ornaments?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Kugel ornaments are considered the first Christmas tree ornaments. Brass caps and rings were added to glass globes of various sizes and hung from doorways. Kugel production expanded to include fruit shapes, ribbed balls, teardrops and egg-shaped glass ornaments. Shop a collection of antique Christmas ornaments on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique Kugel ornament?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.

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