Is pressed glass valuable?

Whether pressed glass is valuable varies. Generally, pressed glassware is worth less than cut glassware, but there are some varieties that are sought by collectors, including opaline, Vaseline, custard, Akro, jadeite and Jumbo glass. The type, maker, age, condition and rarity of pressed glass determine its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an idea of how much a particular pressed glass piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of pressed glass.

Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Blue Pressed Glass

Empoli Glass Decanters

Genie Glass

Glass And Metal Perfume Bottle

Murano Caged Glass Lamp

Lalique Perfume Bottle Blue

Opalescent Box

Empoli Blue Vase

Genie Bottle

$223 / set

$7,459Sale Price|27% Off

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Pervenches” Cobalt Blue Glass Box, 1929

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Pervenches” Cobalt Blue molded-pressed Glass Egg Shape BBox, Oval molded-pressed glass box in deep cobalt blue color, model “Pervenches,” design 1st intr...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

$6,541Sale Price|32% Off

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique “Quatre Scarabées” Covered Box, Blue Pressed Molded Glass, Model 1911 1911 René Lalique – Four Scarabs Electric Blue Glass Box A superb covered box designed by René Lal...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Silver-Plated Swan Salts Pepper Bowl Cobalt Blue Glass Liners

$929 / set

Pair of Vintage Silver-Plated Swan Salts Pepper Bowl Cobalt Blue Glass Liners

Located in Wembley, GB

An elegant pair of vintage silver table salts, beautifully designed with rich cobalt blue glass liners held within finely detailed neoclassical-style silver stands. Each piece is sup...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vase with Thistles Signed Verlys

$1,377

$5,003Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eight 1960s Blue Italian Empoli Rossini Glass Decanters

By Empoli

Located in Antwerp, BE

Spectacular set of eight 1960s blue Italian Empoli pressed and blown glass. Mention Italian glass and probably everyone’s mind immediately leaps to Venice and Murano.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Contemporary Pair of Lamps Blue Lagoon Cubic Murano Glass and Brass, Italy

$4,647 / set

Contemporary Pair of Lamps Blue Lagoon Cubic Murano Glass and Brass, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Huge pair of contemporary table or bedside lamps cubic pressed blue lagoon Murano glass block and brass base.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Scandinavian Modern Blue-Tinted Art Glass Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, Finland

$1,300

$384

Midcentury Teal Green Bowl by Per Lütken for Kastrup/Holmegaard, 1960s

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very rare rectangular bowl in patterned petrol green press-glass. Designed by Per Lütken during the late 1950s and made at Kastrup/Holmegaard Glas circa 1960-65. The dark petrol/te...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

$1,377

Opalescent Art Deco Pendant Light

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco pendant lamp, circa 1930. Opalescent, blue-patinated pressed-molded glass bowl with a rose motif.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Ships Lanterns

$2,754 / set

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Ships Lanterns

Located in Dublin, IE

The beautifully patinated, moulded copper body of demilune form with brass fittings throughout, features red and blue fresnel lenses, gorgeous line pressed glass and is surmounted wi...

Category

Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Unavailable

H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in

Set of Tree Large Painted & Gilded Blue Opaline Glass Urns from 19th Century

By Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen

Located in Queens Village, NY

A spectacular collection of three painted and gilded blue opaline glass urns was created in Germany between 1845 and 1855. These stunning pieces have exceptional oval-shaped designs...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Legras Vase

Unavailable

Sold

H 4.14 in W 15.95 in D 6.11 in

Gunnar Ander Candelabra Ystad Metall Brass & Glass Flowers, Sweden, 1950s

By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander

Located in Basel, BS

Made of solid brass with blue pressed glass flowers, marked „made in Sweden“.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Sold

H 2.05 in Dm 11.62 in

An opalescent glass plate "Poisson N°1" by René Lalique, made in France ca. 1931

By René Lalique

Located in Aachen, DE

An opalescent glass plate "Poisson N°1" by René Lalique, made in France ca. 1931. Molded signature "R.LALIQUE". Cf.: Marcilhac F., R. Lalique: Catalogue Raisonné de l'oeuvre verre, l...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Glass

Materials

Sold

H 10 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Moorish Perfume Footed Blue Glass Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish blue glass perfume footed bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over blue glass.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sold

H 2.2 in Dm 4 in

Nude Art Deco Czech Art Glass Powder or Jewelry Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Nude Art Deco Czech Art Glass Powder or Jewelry Box Precious Bohemian box made from aqua blue pressed glass.

Large Antique Stubbs 'Fruit & Flowers' Blue Transferware Platter or Serving Tray

$1,250

H 16.75 in W 20.63 in D 1.75 in

Large Antique Stubbs 'Fruit & Flowers' Blue Transferware Platter or Serving Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very large, antique blue transfer Staffordshire serving tray. By Stubbs & Kent. In the 'Fruits & Flowers' pattern. Measuring approx. 20 5/8 in. by 16 3/4 in. Simply a wonderful...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965

$2,155

$3,443

H 44.1 in Dm 18.9 in

Chandelier by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk & Smide, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Sculptural chandelier with six arms, decorated with handblown glass elements in clear and amber tones. The wrought iron structure supports a central glass body and suspended glass ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Soup Plate Sarreguemines

$250

$1,824

H 33.86 in Dm 8.27 in

Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Chandelier or Pendant by Veca, Italy 1970's

By VECA

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Exceptional glass pendant, fabricated by VECA Italy in the 70's. Six beautiful facet cut glass panels in stunning blue. The glass is in very good condition, no damages or cracks. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

H 31 in Dm 20 in

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

$4,691Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

$2,499 / item

H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

$4,041

H 17.72 in Dm 20.48 in

"Swedish Grace" Wrought Iron Chandelier Sweden, 1930s

Located in London, GB

Description: Suspended by a floriated central stem, this six-armed candelabrum was made in Sweden between the mid-late 1920s and the 1930s. The simple radial design of this chandelie...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden

$980Sale Price|30% Off

H 16.54 in Dm 18.51 in

Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Stockholm, SE

This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Höglund (1932–1998) was one of the brightest stars of ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix

$33,490 / item

H 28 in Dm 35 in

Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each chandelier install 12sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs. Total 720w. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

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Blue Pressed Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of blue pressed glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and art glass, every item from our selection of blue pressed glass was constructed with great care. Find 250 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of blue pressed glass now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of blue pressed glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of blue pressed glass made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. René Lalique, Vetro Vero and Muller Frères each produced at least one beautiful piece of blue pressed glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Blue Pressed Glass?

A piece of blue pressed glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,686, while the lowest priced sells for $44 and the highest can go for as much as $73,000.

Questions About Blue Pressed Glass

Is pressed glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Whether pressed glass is valuable varies. Generally, pressed glassware is worth less than cut glassware, but there are some varieties that are sought by collectors, including opaline, Vaseline, custard, Akro, jadeite and Jumbo glass. The type, maker, age, condition and rarity of pressed glass determine its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an idea of how much a particular pressed glass piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of pressed glass.
Why is Bristol glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.