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Retro Etched Foil

Acid etched Metallic Foil Glass Wall Sculpture Artwork Framed ed. 25 Signed
By Suzan Etkin
Located in Surfside, FL
With the exception of the dark metallic one they are transparent and opaque glass. I have shot the photos on a dark background so you can better see the images. they are signed in in...
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1980s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Glass, Wood

Vivienne Westwood metallic foiled denim corset, jacket and pants, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ A rare Vivienne Westwood 3-piece set ▪ Metallic turquoise foiled denim ▪ Deconstructed finish ▪
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1990s English Retro Etched Foil

Vicke Lindstrand Kosta Boda Polar Bears in Art Glass
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Hanover, MA
In the form of a chiseled transparent green ice floe with two etched polar bears. Also retains
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Signed Archimede Seguso / Tiffany & Co. Murano Glass Twist Candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co., Archimede Seguso, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with gold foil inclusions. Each with an etched mark to the base: LCT © '92 T&Co / Archimede Seguso
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1990s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Striking Mid-Century Modern 'Kf486' Goblet by Finnish Designer Kaj Franck
By Kaj Franck
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
retains it's original foil label, the underside showing a ground pontil mark and etched artist signature
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Cenedese Vetri Murano Art Glass Penguin Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
formed glass with multi-colored bands around the body and green eyes. The sculpture has retained its foil
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Art Glass

Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Style Copper, Wood and Bamboo Occasional Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Morristown, NJ
etched sheet copper, with reeded bamboo trim, having classical maiden caryatid legs on a quatrefoil base
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1970s Philippine Neoclassical Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Copper

Large Gold Silver Murano Counch Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
original red foil "Made in Italy" sticker and is etched on bottom "Glass Studio Murano".
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1980s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass

Untitled (Portrait of Roberta Kimmel Cohn)
By Naomi Savage
Located in Fairlawn, OH
duplication. Unlike many photographers, Savage considered the metal plate that photographs are etched on to be
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1980s Surrealist Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Photographic Paper

Pair of Tibetan Hand Hammered Brass Lamps with Glass Jewels
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of hand hammered Tibetan brass lamps with glass jewels, etched and applied details
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Brass

Photo Of Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Naomi Savage
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs are etched on to be a work of art in its own right. She pioneered the use of using the
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1980s Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Silver Gelatin

Dandelion
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
color and texture, and considered the metal plate on which the photograph has been etched to be a work
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1950s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Copper

Larry as Liberty
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
color and texture, and considered the metal plate on which the photograph has been etched to be a work
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1980s Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Color

Mask
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
has been etched to be a work of art in its own right. She also combined media - collage, negative
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1980s Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Ink

Mask
Mask
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in
Classic Form
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
color and texture, and considered the metal plate on which the photograph has been etched to be a work
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1970s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Copper

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Vintage 6 Florentine Handcrafted Silver and Luxion Crystal Glasses from R.C.R
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Linea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Silver

Sommerso Art Glass Polar Bear Sculpture by Murano
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice sommerso art glass polar bear sculpture by Murano, circa 1970s. The outline of the sculpture is clear blown glass with a bright white inner core. Has vintage Murano foil ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Etched Foil

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Art Glass

Bohemian Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice Art Deco Glass Polar Bears Ashtray 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Made by Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice and designed by the Czech sculptor Karel Zentner. An antique figurative ashtray made out of clear pressed glass, partially frosted. Figurative ...
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1930s Czech Retro Etched Foil

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Art Glass, Glass

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
By Valéry Klein, Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A truly elegant and fine quality Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, set of 8 still available. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valer...
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20th Century French Retro Etched Foil

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Crystal

2000's Dolce & Gabbana Dark Blue Denim Strapless Sporty Corset Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Gorgeous Y2k Vintage Dolce & Gabbana corseted, strapless mini dress ! Crafted in a Dark blue stretchy denim with contrasting white lace-up details. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: z...
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Early 2000s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Thierry Mugler Vintage Plum Asymmetrical Iconic Supple Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage plum asymmetrical iconic supple jacket featuring a large silver toned buckle detail and a removable wing like brooch. This jacket is typical from THIERRY MUGL...
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20th Century French Retro Etched Foil

Multi-Iridescent Art Glass Rimmed Vase, Lundberg Studios, California, Signed
By Lundberg Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
Our lustrous and iridescent vintage art glass vase by Lundberg Studios of California, is multicolored and hand blown. Add to collection or place as a single decorative.  
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Retro Etched Foil

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Art Glass

1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower and grosgrain ribbon edge
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1950s Retro Etched Foil

20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
H 3.55 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the ...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Retro Etched Foil

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful 1930s Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 30s Cropped Cape Capelet Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a beautiful vintage 1930s couture navy blue velvet caplet! Features vibrant navy blue textured silk velvet. Intricate black embroidered Russian inspired clasp at neck. Looks fan...
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1930s Retro Etched Foil

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Bustier Corset Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Bustier Corset Top Please note size tag has been removed item fits like a size L but is highly adjustable due to corseted tie up in the back. FOLLOW US ON ...
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Early 2000s Retro Etched Foil

Moschino Couture Beije Wool Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Couture Beije Wool Skirt Suit Moschuino couture beije wool and cachmere skirt suit totally made in italy in italian size range 46 Measurements: Skirt lenght 52 cm Jacket...
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1980s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Ritmo di La Perla Brick-color Bustier
By La Perla
Located in New York, NY
The Bustier has hand embroidery in front. The back zipper is 10", The front length is 8 1/2", back is 10".
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1990s French Retro Etched Foil

Alpaca Bouclé Polar Bear Buddy Throw Pillow by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique and fun bear has the body of a 20" square throw pillow and is sure to offer any age a good snuggle! Place it into the mix of your sofa throw pillows! It is made entirely...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Alpaca, Bouclé

Baccarat Black Glass Polar Bear
Located in New York, NY
Baccarat black glass polar bear, sleekly modeled, the polished glass bear on all four paws, etched to underside or front left paw with signature "Baccarat / France". Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century French Other Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Black Glass Polar Bear
Baccarat Black Glass Polar Bear
H 4 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

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1970s Foil Op Art Print
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly Mod etched foil art print showing concentric circles that move as the light reflects on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Aluminum

Retro 1970s Foil Op Art Print
1970s Foil Op Art Print
H 1 in W 19 in D 19 in
Murano Venetian Floral Etched Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Venetian mirrored glass wall mirror with reversed etched panels, glass flowers and finely
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1960s Italian Retro Etched Foil

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

AMERICAN 1970'S OP ART QUADRANGULAR SHADOW BOX
Located in San Francisco, CA
AND GOLD BACK-PAINTED CLEAR GLASS. Of quadrangular form; with four gold foil disks, laser-etched with
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1970s American Retro Etched Foil

Murano Glass Sculpture by Sandro Frattin circa 1990
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Sandro Frattin
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
oblong base. There is the full artist's signature etched to the bottom of the base and a red Murano Glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass

"Poggia Libro" Travertine Bookends by Giuliano Bettinzolli for Up & Up, 1972
By Giuliano Bettinzolli, Up & Up
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted from two solid pieces of travertino nazionale, each bookend has been finely etched with ridges
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Coro Confetti Lucite Parure, Necklace Bracelet Earrings 1950s
By Coro
Located in Burbank, CA
embedded with scattered random gold foil and black elements. These Lucite panels are presented on a
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1950s American Retro Retro Etched Foil

Acid etched Metallic Foil Glass Wall Sculpture Artwork Framed ed. 25 Signed
By Suzan Etkin
Located in Surfside, FL
With the exception of the dark metallic one they are transparent and opaque glass. I have shot the photos on a dark background so you can better see the images. they are signed in in...
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1980s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s Italian Murano Venetian Floral Etched Wall Glass Mirror
Located in London, GB
An Italian Venetian mirrored glass wall mirror with reversed etched panels, glass flowers and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Etched Foil

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Rare and Early Enameled Bowl by Paolo De Poli
By Paolo De Poli
Located in New York, NY
Studio-made metal bowl with emerald green enamel interior. Rare gold foil, geometric pattern inside
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1950s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Stunning Italian Murano Venini Reticello Criss-Cross Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
edge creates contrast. The foiled aventurine casts shades of richness. Cut pontil with an etched
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass

Alessandro Mandruzatto Hand Worked Blue and Purple Sommerso Block Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
form of glass artistry that layers contrasting colors buried within the clear glass form. Etched with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Murano Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Turquoise 'Shot Glass' Decanter
By Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
Co. of Milton, West Virginia. It has the original foil label and the acid etched logo on the bottom
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georg Jensen for Rosenthal Crystal Berlin/Linear Smoke Champagne Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
champagne flutes and sherbet/champagne glasses. Each glass is etched on the base with the Rosenthal logo
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Georg Jensen for Rosenthal Crystal Berlin/Linear Smoke Glass Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Each glass is etched on the base with the Rosenthal logo and may have the original Gold foil sticker
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Crystal

Vintage Georg Jensen for Rosenthal Crystal Berlin/Linear Smoke Sherbet Set 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
champagne flutes, sherbet/champagne glasses. Etched on the base with the Rosenthal logo and may have the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Crystal

Murano Venetian Floral Glass Table Mirrors
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Grouping five Italian Murano table etched mirrors with wood backing, some frames have opalescent
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1950s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Glass, Wood

Monumental Italian glass table lamp by Marbro
Located in Chicago, IL
light. The surface of the glass has a "corroso" finish, a matte, acid etched treatment. The very base of
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1950s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Brass

Modern Finn Design Tiina Nordstrom for Nuutajarvi Iittala Crystal Vase Finland
By Iittala, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Miami, FL
. Etched on bottom T. Nordstrom Nuutajarvi and also a foil logo label. This piece is a new old stock and
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Crystal

Amram Egbi, “Jacob Dreams of a Ladder”, Embossed Intaglio Print, A/P, 1980s
Located in San Francisco, CA
with embossed copper foil inset titled “Jacob Dreams of a Ladder” by noted Morocco-born Jewish American
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1980s American Other Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Brass, Copper

Charles Chapman Convex Mirror, circa 1961
Located in London, GB
Chapman, but acid etched light reflecting mirror for a huge naval ship still hold great detail and
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1960s British Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Mirror

Large Vintage Etched Mirror, English, Glass, Kings Head, Public House, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage etched mirror. An English, glass mirror plate for a Kings Head public
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Mirror

"Midnight Marvel" Reverse-Painted Astronomical Art by Dave Archer
By Dave Archer
Located in Soquel, CA
throughout the scene. Several of the planets have been executed with foil, giving them an iridescent quality
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1980s Contemporary Retro Etched Foil

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Gold, Foil

"Taurus the Bull Constellation" Reverse-Painted Astronomical Art by Dave Archer
By Dave Archer
Located in Soquel, CA
such that the stars can be seen through it. Several of the planets have been executed with foil, giving
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1980s Contemporary Retro Etched Foil

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Gold, Foil

Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
Located in Chicago, IL
finished with gold foil. All the exterior borders are scalloped and the top has a large etched flower. The
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1950s American Retro Etched Foil

Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
H 3.38 in W 6.5 in D 5.38 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass and Glass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
over small double doors, both with clear beveled glass. Beveled glass window sidelights. Gold foiled
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted and Textured Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
form and has textured sides and faceted edges. Etched with the designers name and maintains the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

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Murano Glass

Homage-Eminence Grise
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
color and texture, and considered the metal plate on which the photograph has been etched to be a work
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1970s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

Multiple-Versailles
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
has been etched to be a work of art in its own right. She also combined media - collage, negative
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1950s American Modern Retro Etched Foil

Versailles
By Naomi Savage
Located in Concord, MA
color and texture, and considered the metal plate on which the photograph has been etched to be a work
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1960s Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Photographic Paper

Asymmetric Glass Vase by Sergio Asti
By Sergio Asti, Salvati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Company of Murano, Italy. Signed with an etched signature "Salviati" and with a foil label.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Blown Glass

Asymmetric Glass Vase by Sergio Asti
Asymmetric Glass Vase by Sergio Asti
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 3.75 in
1970s Op Art Foil Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A remarkably groovy etched foil art print. Likely from the 1970s, this vintage piece comes in an
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

1970s Op Art Foil Painting
1970s Op Art Foil Painting
H 1 in W 18 in D 18 in
Signed Blenko Vase with Silver Foil Label
By Blenko Glass
Located in Papaikou, HI
Blenko Glass Co. only used this acid etched mark from the years 1958 - 61, making it conveniently
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Blown Glass

WONDERFUL SIGNED PAIR OF PINO SIGNORETTO MURANO GLASS BIRDS
Located in Miami, FL
changes with light.Etched signature to bottom and original silver foil label intact.Perfect for table top!
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1960s Italian Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Murano Glass

German Midcentury Aluminum Jeep Combination Lighter, Cigarette Server & Ashtray
By Walter Baier Company
Located in Port Hope, ON
particular example bares the large foil Baier label to the floor of the cigarette box and is further etched
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Aluminum

Veteria Archimede Seguso Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
Signed with etched signeture Archimede Seguso, Murano Also features foil label
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Blown Glass

"Ciotola" Travertine Centerpiece by Egidio Di Rosa & P.A. Giusti for Up&Up, 1971
By Up & Up
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Travertino Nazionale and reflects manufacturer Up & Up's skill with stonework. A closely-set series of etched
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Travertine

Baccarat Crystal Bottle Coaster Set for Champagne and Wine Magnums or Decanters
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bear the Baccarat France acid-etched mark underfoot and their original gold foil Baccarat labels. The
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Late 20th Century French Retro Etched Foil

Materials

Crystal

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Retro Etched Foil For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate retro etched foil for your needs in our varied inventory. Find contemporary versions now, or shop for contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect retro etched foil may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right retro etched foil for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gold and silver. A retro etched foil from Naomi Savage, Dave Archer and Suzan Etkin — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in metal, acrylic paint and glass, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Retro Etched Foil?

The average selling price for a retro etched foil we offer is $1,200, while they’re typically $638 on the low end and $16,416 for the highest priced.