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Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips frosted opaline milk glass pendant lights with faux rosewood tops and conical
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic white mid century opaline milk glass pendant lamp. The lamp is made out of thick glass and
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, cast iron, brass and Opaline milk glass.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, cast iron, brass and Opaline milk glass.
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial wall lamp.
White porcelain, brass and cast iron
Opaline / Milk glass.
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
Poul Hansen Opaline Milk Glass Ormolu White Table Lamp, Pierced, Lattice Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poul Hansen opaline milk glass ormolu white table lamp, pierced, Lattice bronze. Gorgeous Hollywood
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket
By CF Monroe
Located in Forney, TX
Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
19th Century Opaline 'Milk' Glass Aspasia Salve Liquor Bottles in Blue and Sage
Located in Haarlem, NL
Stunning set of 19th century Victorian figural Aspasia liquor bottles in pressed opaline milk glass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Wall Light / Sconce, Opaline / Milk Glass & Porcelain, c.1930-50s
Located in Skien, NO
century. Featuring a delicate white opaline (milk glass) globe shade paired with a classic porcelain mount
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 7.29 in
Art Deco Opaline, Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pendant with a white opal embossed Art Deco motif glass shade authentic made in the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Antique Large French Gilded Opaline Milk Glass Bowl Centerpiece, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
an exquisite example of the finest 19th-century French craftsmanship. Made from milky white opaline
Category
Antique 19th Century Centerpieces
Materials
Enamel
Antique Bohemian Moser Opaline Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
-tone opaline glass, the bowl in milky white opaline glass with blue handles and top, circular body
Category
Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant.
White porcelain, opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.06 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb.
Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass White Opaline Milk Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White industrial hanging lamp.
Brass and opaline glass.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage European White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter / 80" black wire
2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White French Mat Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass Industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb.
Mat outside, gloss inside
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Antique Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
the opaline glass which is held in place by a patinated brass gallery.
- Rewired in dark brown
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Antique Vintage Copper Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
Glass Opaline is a form of decorative glassware which was made throughout the 19th century, manufacture
Category
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Antique Vintage French Brass Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 25.2 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Pair Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light
Located in Sale, GB
inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
1920.
- Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the manufacture seen in
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Edwardian Vintage School House Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
flex and PAT tested.
Opaline Glass Opaline is a form of decorative glassware which was made throughout
Category
Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Diffused Tulip Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
. - Opaline glass shade incorporating the original and...
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass, Copper and Teak Wall Sconce
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Philips wall sconce with natural teak frame, milk glass shade and white enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Metal
Antique Conical Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
.
- The light has two glass parts, the upper section is opaline and the lower triangular dish is frosted
Category
Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Art Deco 'Moonstone' Opaline Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in London, GB
An elegant moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930
Thick pressed frosted moonstone glass of
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite white opaline or milk glass flush mount light. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Oval Brass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The popularity of Opaline glass began
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Large Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
glass globe encompassing a patinated monks cap copper gallery, these beautiful opaline pendants graced
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
different design to the gallery.
- Height 28cm, Width 25cm, Depth 25cm.
Opaline Glass Opaline is a form of
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Bauhaus Sistrah Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light by Otto Muller
By C.F. Otto Muller
Located in Sale, GB
- A large Sistrah pendant with opaline and clear glass designed by Otto Müller, Germany circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Sale, GB
38cm.
- Rewired in braided flex and PAT tested, price is for the pair.
Opaline Glass Opaline is a form
Category
Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Set Run XL Antique Vintage Brass Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
opaline glass shades, typical of the manufacture seen in thee early parts of the twentieth century
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
White Opaline Milk Glass Mid-century Brass Top Pendant Light by Philips, Holland
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant by Philips, Holland
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in
Set of Four Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four white opaline or milk glass flushmount lights. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two white opaline or milk glass flushmount lights. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two white opaline or milk glass flushmount lights. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Milk Glass Bohemian Perfume Bottle
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfume bottles. Crafted from opaline milk glass, each bottle features a sleek square base topped with a
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Antiquities
Materials
Milk Glass
Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Black Metal Gilt Brass Opaline Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Carimate, Como
brass details and opaline milk glass lampshades. Vintage lights are stylish, timeless, tasteful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 62.21 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Design Brass & Opaline Glass Sconce Wall Lamp Set, France 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
France, 1950's period. Brass & Grey Metal wall fitting with opaline milk glass shade. These come in very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century White Opaline Glass Chandelier with Chrome Frame, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Lovely opaline milk glass chandelier with shiny chrome frame. The lamp requires three E14
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Holmegaard Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Holmegaard hanging lamp. Made of opaline milk glass with solid teak detail. The lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Teak
White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
White
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Elegant Table Lamp/Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970's.
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Opaline Milk Glass,Metal,Brass
The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned
It is
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid Century Stilnovo Pendant in Milk Glass and Brass, Italy 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
graceful tulip-shaped shade in opaline (milk) glass, beautifully complemented by original brass accents
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cube Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy
Opaline milk glass shade with brass fitter and hardware.
6.5”w x 6.5”d x 13.25”h
Ref
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Opaline Glass and Aluminum Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. 1960s, Italy).
Composed of brushed aluminum cylindrical bases supporting blown opaline/milk glass shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Modern Bedside/Table Lamps in Opaline Glass and Brushed Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. 1960s, Italy).
Composed of brushed aluminum cylindrical bases supporting blown opaline/milk glass shades
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
2 Italian Mid-Century Brass & Opaline Glass Pendants, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
conceived in a sensuous tear drop form. The white opaline milk glass is shaped in ball form that rests
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Glass Pendant Light
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
modern fixture of blown opaline milk glass accented with a teak finial and solid brass fittings. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Pendant Lamp by Philips, 1950s
By Philips
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Gold metal shade with white inner on opaline milk glass pendant. All original hanging system. In very
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Opaline Glass, c.1930s.
Located in Skien, NO
Modern Functionalist design from the mid-20th century. Featuring an original opaline milk glass dome
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Enameled Opaline Glass Centerpiece Bowl and Plate, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
, is crafted from milky white opaline glass and dates to circa 1850. Made by Bohemian glassmakers of
Category
Antique 19th Century Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass, Milk Glass
Large Antique French Pink Opaline Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Rostock, MV
addition to any collection. It beautifully showcases the craftsmanship of French opaline glass from this
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A
An early French glass coolie pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Opaline Milk Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of opaline milk glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, opaline glass and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of opaline milk glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of opaline milk glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of opaline milk glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but 360volt, Peter Behrens and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Opaline Milk Glass?
A piece of opaline milk glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $419, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $24,900.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Opaline Milk Glass
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify opaline glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify opaline glass, try holding it up to a natural light source. Most pieces will appear semi-translucent and have a pinkish-red tint when viewed in the sun. Next, search for seam marks. By the 19th century, artisans used a free-blowing technique to produce opaline glass, so most pieces are free of seams. You'll also usually see a pontil on the mark, which forms when the glass is broken off during the production process. Maker's marks can also provide a clue, as some makers are especially well-known for opaline glass. Among them are Baccarat, Lalique, Saint-Louis, Le Creusot, Portieux Vallerystahl and Loren Hope. If you're still unsure whether your piece is opaline, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a range of opaline glass objects on 1stDibs.
- What is French opaline glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French opaline glass was made in France between 1810 and 1890 and has a white finish that resembles milk glass. The first colors made were turquoise, yellow and pink, but as the period progressed they made brighter colors in an effort to imitate Bohemian glass. Find a collection of expertly vetted French opaline glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opaline glass denotes many forms of opaque glass, but primarily identifies a decorative style of glass popularized in France during the 1800s. The glass appears opaque or slightly translucent, and can come in white or a variety of bright colors. Shop a selection of opaline glass vases and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify French opaline glass, hold it up to a light source. Genuine opaline glass should appear translucent and take on a pink or red tint. Also, turn the piece over. Because opaline glass is hand-blown, you should see a small circular point at the center of the base. If you're still not certain about the identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a range of opaline glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.
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