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Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Enamel, circa Late 19th Century
Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Enamel, circa Late 19th Century

Opera Glasses or Theatre Binoculars, Metal, Enamel, circa Late 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

binoculars or binoculars for theater or opera made of gold metal and black enamel, decorated with simple

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A really lovely pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Antique Lady's Lorgnette 14k/585 Gold With Red Ruby Stones. The foldable frame can be turned into the handle which is equipped with sqare ruby stones. The ends of the handle,...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

KPM Berlin Narrative Cup and Saucer
KPM Berlin Narrative Cup and Saucer

KPM Berlin Narrative Cup and Saucer

By KPM Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

only set of opera glasses in their small town for the grand event. Upon arriving at the theatre, Mrs

Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette
Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette. Opera glass form Date

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Located in Southampton, PA

produce an exceptional allure in these astonishing opera glasses which are also adorned with lustrous

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Opera III by Studio Salvadore
Opera III by Studio Salvadore

Opera III by Studio Salvadore

By Studio Salvadore

Located in London, GB

Handblown studio glass sculpture with deep cut patterned surface. Studio Salvadore is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Antique French Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses Pendant set with 1.40 carats rose

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Chinese Cultural Revolution Opera Scene
Chinese Cultural Revolution Opera Scene

Chinese Cultural Revolution Opera Scene

Located in Bellport, NY

Four approved "model operas" of the Cultural Revolution period;characters include the Evil Landlord

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

Cartier Paris Art Deco Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Binoculars

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

'opera glasses' is fully operational and so sleek that they could be mistaken for a collectible piece of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle
French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

French Opera Plates by Parry Vielle

By Parry Vielle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These six French Opera Plates are by Parry Vielle, Limoges and date to the turn of the century. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique folding 14K white gold eyeglass frames or lorgnette/opera glasses. No lenses. Marked 14K

Category

Antique 19th Century More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse
19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse

19th Century Pair of French Enamelled Opera Glasse

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French mother-of-pearl and enamelled ormolu pair of opera glasses in

Category

Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates
Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux"  Comical Opera Plates

Set of 12 French Creil "Sujects Musicaux" Comical Opera Plates

Located in Wilton, CT

Full original (vs. assembled) set of 12 French transferware, handcolored opera plates by Creil and

Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera
Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

-turvy world”), After opera by Antonio Salieri, 1950-60s The set of whimsical pottery barware pottery

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Large Tray La Scala Opera House Painted by Hand
Piero Fornasetti Large Tray La Scala Opera House Painted by Hand

Piero Fornasetti Large Tray La Scala Opera House Painted by Hand

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti large tray La Scala Opera House Painted by Hand, Teatro alla Scala 1955 The

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

pair of reading or opera glasses; a beautiful bauble which represents with grace and enthusiasm the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930
Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

Important Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Set, Vintage Dinner Service, circa 1930

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Austin, TX

dinner service is famously known as the “Opera Set”. Only a few were made and it was rare that a dinner

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers  c. 1860
Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers  c. 1860

Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Krinolinen-Operngruppe Opera Singers c. 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

accompanied by a Roman Warrior having Feathered Helmet and Sword (= these are opera singers ) Meissen

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Meissen

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

Category

Antique 1840s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt. Paris

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

Category

Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004
French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

French Yachting Binoculars by Lemaire Fabt, Paris TEL004

Located in Norwell, MA

opened his firm in 1847, making military and civilian binoculars and opera glasses. This pair is part of

Category

Antique 1840s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Danseur Tournant on Blue

Danseur Tournant on Blue

By Edgar Degas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

of opera glasses or from the wings, to which Degas, an elite subscriber at the Paris Opera, enjoyed

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Danseur Debout

Danseur Debout

By Edgar Degas

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

of opera glasses or from the wings, to which Degas, an elite subscriber at the Paris Opera, enjoyed

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s
Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s

Vintage Civil War L'aiglon Field Glasses, 1860s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

. They started small, primarily as opera glasses, but by the Civil War, they were being used in battle

Category

Antique 1860s French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

"Opera" Chandelier
"Opera" Chandelier

"Opera" Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Blown Glass, Polished Brass Accents, Gun Metal Patina Frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Last Opera

Last Opera

Located in New York, NY

made from Post-it notes and sculptures created from layers of glass panels, Özmenoğlu aims to make the

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass, Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Coating, Mixed Media, Screen

Opera Chandelier
Opera Chandelier

Opera Chandelier

Sold|$8,400

Opera Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Opera Chandelier
Opera Chandelier

Opera Chandelier

Sold|$6,900

Opera Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom Aqua Blue Chandelier. 40 hand Blown Rock shapes mounted on a Gun Metal Patina Black Steel Frame with Brass Accents. 4 candalabra base sockets. ( 60 Watt Max. Each Bulb. )

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Opera Prima Chandelier
Opera Prima Chandelier

Opera Prima Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Opera Prima Chandelier
Opera Prima Chandelier

Opera Prima Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House
Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House

Pair of Vintage Bronze & Milk Glass Sconces from Opera House

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage wall sconces from opera house. Circa 1920, USA. Sconces feature a

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Glass Pearl Beaded Opera Length Necklace c 1980s
Elegant Glass Pearl Beaded Opera Length Necklace c 1980s

Elegant Glass Pearl Beaded Opera Length Necklace c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Elegant glass pearl beaded opera length necklace The faux pearl necklace is accented with faceted

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Opera Prima Chandelier with Black Glass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Opera Prima Chandelier with Black Glass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Opera Prima Chandelier with Black Glass by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

16 orbs hand blown in black glass are assembled on a steel frame with a gun metal patina. The

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Special Edition Opera Chandelier
Special Edition Opera Chandelier

Special Edition Opera Chandelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have taken our Opera chandelier and created this limited edition chandelier. 16 Hand Blown Glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Paris Opera House Sconces
Paris Opera House Sconces

Paris Opera House Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Large Glass and Mirrored Sconces

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Opera Chandelier" Multi Color"
Opera Chandelier" Multi Color"

Opera Chandelier" Multi Color"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel and Hand Blown Glass. 40 Multi Color Glass Stones. Gun metal frame and brass accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel and Hand blown Glass chandelier. 48 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel and Hand blown Glass chandelier. 40 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

opera Chandelier ( Limited Edition )
opera Chandelier ( Limited Edition )

opera Chandelier ( Limited Edition )

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel and hand blown glass chandelier. 48 aqua blue glass stones. Gun metal steel frame and brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching
Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching

Emil Singer - Vienna Opera Etching

Located in Savannah, GA

Opera with pedestrians in the foreground. sight: 13 by 11 inches frame: 21 ¾ by 18 ½ inches Signed in

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne Chandelier
Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne Chandelier

Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne Chandelier

By Ozone

Located in Houston, TX

Ozone L'Opera Les Parisienne chandelier. Parisienne O seven light chandelier is inspired by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Opera Chandelier, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reflects in the many contours of the glass. The hand blown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Opera Prima Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in the many contours of the glass. The handblown glass orbs with their asymmetrical shapes are

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Opera Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of opera glass for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every item from our selection of opera glass was constructed with great care. There are 85 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of opera glass you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of opera glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of opera glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of opera glass over the years, but those crafted by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, LeMaire Paris and Charles Betout are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Opera Glass?

Prices for a piece of opera glass start at $62 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $680.
Questions About Opera Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, opera glasses are not the same as binoculars. Although they resemble one another, opera glasses are usually smaller than binoculars and have lower-power optics that do not magnify as much. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique opera glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify your opera glasses, look for markings, usually found in inconspicuous areas. Once you have located a maker's mark, use trusted online resources to determine who produced the glasses. Should you encounter difficulty with the identification process, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or antique dealer who is knowledgeable about opera glasses. Shop a diverse assortment of opera glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between opera glasses and binoculars relates to their size and optics. Opera glasses are generally smaller and feature low-power optics. They are usually used only for viewing theatrical performances. Larger, more powerful binoculars have a wide range of uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of opera glasses and binoculars.