How do I reverse paint on glass?

The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.

What is reverse glass painting called?

Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.

Reverse Glass Painted Advertising

Victorian Advertising

Antique Advertising Signs

Clock Reverse

Regulator Wall Clocks

Rummer Glass

Advertising Clock

Saloon Doors

19th Century Irish Glass Mirrors

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign, Advertising

$2,200

H 24 in W 64 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign, Advertising

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign Offered for sale is a very large oversized vintage reverse painted glass cigar sign that may be a trade or advertising s...

Category

Late 20th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf

$7,851

H 19 in W 148 in D 2 in

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf This is a very long pictorial sign, it is reputed to be part of the decoration from the Head Office The si...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signs

Materials

Glass

c. 1890 Reverse On Glass Gold Leaf Painted Mitchell's Cigarettes Sign

$8,250

H 74 in W 22 in D 2 in

c. 1890 Reverse On Glass Gold Leaf Painted Mitchell's Cigarettes Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

This tall turn-of-the-century reverse-painted glass advertising sign features richly rendered gold-leaf lettering promoting Stephen Mitchell & Son's cigarette and tobacco blends.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

$3,250

H 12 in W 18 in D 1 in

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1940s; Abbott Laboratories - Chicago, IL Reverse-painted on glass (ROG) advertising sign for Abbott Pharmaceuticals, featuring a bold black field with cream cartouche and r...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

$8,250

H 19.5 in W 26.5 in D 2 in

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Waltham, MA Vintage reverse painted glass advertising sign for Waltham pocket watches.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Marston's Brown Label Whisky Framed ROG Sign

$3,250

H 13.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Marston's Brown Label Whisky Framed ROG Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Burton-on-Trent, England Reverse painted on glass (ROG) advertising sign for Marston's Brown Label Whisky, featuring bold, dimensional lettering reading "Ask For Marston's Brown...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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Lovely Illuminated Art Deco Four Roses Advertising Clock

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 18.13 in D 4 in

Lovely Illuminated Art Deco Four Roses Advertising Clock

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Period 1930s Art Deco black enameled metal and chrome stepped frame and double banded base reverse painted glass clock advertising four roses whiskies.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

clarets & sauternes

Sold

H 17.25 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

clarets & sauternes

Located in Seattle, WA

reverse painted glass/mirror advertising sign in wood frame great gift for wine fan/ lover of the grape

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Objects

Antique Advertising Sign Physician Surgeon Reverse Paint Glass, Black/Gold Leaf

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H 13.75 in W 24 in D 1 in

Antique Advertising Sign Physician Surgeon Reverse Paint Glass, Black/Gold Leaf

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique vintage reverse painted glass advertising business sign "Physician Surgeon".

Category

Early 20th Century Signs

Materials

Glass

Large Reverse Glass Painted Cycle Maker Advertising Sign, circa 1930-1935

Sold

H 21.5 in W 78.5 in D 1.75 in

Large Reverse Glass Painted Cycle Maker Advertising Sign, circa 1930-1935

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The wonderfully decorative and imposing reverse glass painted advertising sign for a Cycle Maker, at six and a half feet long, the mirrored gold lettering with pink edgings to an ink...

Category

Vintage 1930s English High Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

1930's Reverse Painted Glass Columbia Records Storefront Advertising Sign

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H 61.25 in W 13.75 in D 1 in

1930's Reverse Painted Glass Columbia Records Storefront Advertising Sign

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This fantastic sign once graced the street storefront of a music store. The glass sign is reverse screen painted, and looks fantastic. The blue painted wooden frame is a later additi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painted Advertising Regulator Wall Clock

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H 58 in W 20.25 in D 8.75 in

Reverse Painted Advertising Regulator Wall Clock

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This charming clock says it all- they sold furniture, picture frames, and undertaking! The reverse painted glass is in very nice condition, as is the mahogany finished cabinet. The c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Metal

Reverse Glass Painted Publican Advertising Signs for Irish Rums, Pair circa 1900

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H 5.25 in W 26.75 in D 0.25 in

Reverse Glass Painted Publican Advertising Signs for Irish Rums, Pair circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The wonderfully decorative high Victorian reverse glass painted sign written advertising signs for Irish Rums, one with shaped ends, the gold three-dimensional block script painted o...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Cut Glass

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”

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H 9 in W 18.25 in D 0.25 in

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a spectacular reverse painted glass sign advertising "Fresh Fish Oysters" from Tacoma, Washington.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

Late Victorian Reverse Glass Sign Written Advertising Mirror, circa 1870-1880

Sold

H 24.25 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Late Victorian Reverse Glass Sign Written Advertising Mirror, circa 1870-1880

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The wonderfully decorative high Victorian reverse glass painted sign written advertising mirror for Neale, Gilder, sign writer and General decorator, the script painted on banners in...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

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Reverse Glass Painted Advertising For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the reverse glass painted advertising you’re looking for. Each reverse glass painted advertising for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. There are many kinds of the reverse glass painted advertising you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A reverse glass painted advertising made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made reverse glass painted advertising over the years, but those crafted by Creil et Montereau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Glass Painted Advertising?

Prices for a reverse glass painted advertising can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,875 and can go as high as $10,769, while the average can fetch as much as $8,350.

Questions About Reverse Glass Painted Advertising

How do I reverse paint on glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
What is reverse glass painting called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.