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Vintage Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass paperweight is an original Contemporary Design Object realized in the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
$107 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Glass Paperweight, Northern Europe, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass paperweight is an extraordinary decorative object manufactured in Northern Europe in
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1970s European Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Lalique Daim Deer Glass Frosted Paperweight or Figurine
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage glass paperweight.
By Lalique.
Designed by René Lalique in 1929.
Modeled as a
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage glass owl sculpture / paper weight.
Category
20th Century Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, this vintage Murano glass paperweight is a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Art Glass Octopus Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage art glass octopus paperweight, mid/late-20th century.
4 inches wide by 3 ⅝ tall
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Bubbles" art glass paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Clear Glass Magnifying Dome Paperweight
"a simple way to add some fun to your desk"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage Murano glass aquarium with nine multicolored fishes.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Millefiori Heart
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large, unusual Murano glass paperweight features colorful millefiori structure, radiating in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Vintage Viking Glass Hippopotamus Figure Paperweight
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clear glass hippopotamus paperweight by the Viking Glass Company. The glass figurine is
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage handblown glass Murano paperweight. This paperweight has a unique
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 W x 6
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage art or studio glass paperweight - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Scottish Blown Glass Paperweight Caithness Myriad
By Caithness Scotland
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Scottish blown glass paperweight. interesting visual with twisted design. Great colors
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Vintage Langham Glass England Controlled Bubbles Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage paperweight features abstract grouping of large controlled bubbles in clear and
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20th Century English Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large, unusual Murano glass paperweight features interlacing garlands of complex white and green
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano White Latticino Filigrana on Pink Glass Paperweight, Vintage
By Venini, Seguso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano glass paperweight features white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
HOLIDAY GIFT - Vintage Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture, Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful Murano glass parrot sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
paperweight.
Gorgeous vintage studio hand blown crystal art glass paperweight with a cobalt blue base and a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Kosta Boda Art Glass Paperweight by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage cobalt blue Kosta Boda art glass paperweight by Erik Hoglund, featuring a woman’s head and
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Spiral Zig Zag Glass Paperweight Purple And Red
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's glass spiral zig zag paperweight or glass object makes a great desk accessory
Category
1980s Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage pair of Italian Murano glass paperweights circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
glass paperweights have slight differences in their size and manufacture, which is to be expected with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous and happy vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass Murano paperweight and
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage clear glass heart shaped paperweight by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1970s. The piece is
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian blown art glass paperweight in vibrant blue and green in a transparent egg shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Gold, White Glass Heart Sculptures, Paperweights Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage mid century modern hand blown Murano glass abstract heart sculptures and or
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Gold
Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles.
Clear Controlled Bubble
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Lalique Glass Perche Fish Paperweight or Car Mascot
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French glass car mascot.
By Lalique.
Designed by René Lalique in 1929.
In the form or a
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Lalique Frosted Glass Tang Horse Figurine or Paperweight
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine french glass figurine or paperweight.
By Lalique.
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in the
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass pedestal paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight has some
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Glass Lime Green & Controlled Bubble Paperweight - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage studio glass paperweight - lime green and bubble infused - unsigned - mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Hand Blown 1994 OBG Iridescent Studio Art Glass Egg Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage hand blown OBG studio art glass paperweight made in 1994. It is done with exquisite
Category
1990s American Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Nybro Poland Large Etched Bald Eagle Crystal Art Glass Paperweight
By Nils Trautner for Nybro
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Nybro Poland Etched Bald Eagle Large Glass Heavy Paperweight.
Made in Poland by Nybro, this
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Late 20th Century Polish Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Art Glass Clear and White Glass Paperweight White Lily, Mid-late 20th C
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Glass Clear and White Glass Paperweight White Lily, Mid-late 20th C
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory.
Vintage crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Nybro Sweden Hunter and Moose Large Crystal Art Glass Paperweight
By Nils Trautner for Nybro
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Nybro Sweden Hunter and Moose Large Crystal Art Glass Heavy Paperweight.
Made in Sweden by
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pairpoint Blown Glass Paperweight, Figural Swan Motif, Vintage, circa 1950s
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
art. It features an elegant swan and Pairpoint's signature controlled bubble. In very good vintage
Category
1950s American Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian style handblown art glass sculpture of an elephant.
Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Twist Vase, Italian, Art Glass Posy Sleeve, Paperweight, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Murano twist vase. An Italian, art glass posy sleeve or paperweight, dating to
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl.
Handcrafted in Hungary still retained
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory.
Beautiful Murano Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Carl Aubock Set of Three Magnifying Glass Paperweights ca' 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of three hexagonal magnifiers made of solid brass by Carl Aubock, Austria, ca' 1950's. Wear and patina appropriate to age.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sommerso Murano Bowl/Paperweight in Purple and Yellow Glass, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with multicolored glass canes to form
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price
30% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate airbubbles / Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$349 Sale Price
30% Off
Green Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian green Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Red Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Blue Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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Vintage Glass Paperweights For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage glass paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, all vintage glass paperweights available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage glass paperweights available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern vintage glass paperweights are consistently popular styles. Fratelli Toso, Saint Louis and Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto each produced beautiful vintage glass paperweights that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Glass Paperweights?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $350, while they’re typically $31 on the low end and $10,400 highest priced.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Glass Paperweights
- What is a glass paperweight?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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