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clarets & sauternes
clarets & sauternes

clarets & sauternes

Located in Seattle, WA

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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Objects

French Low Table by Jules Leleu
French Low Table by Jules Leleu

French Low Table by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Mahogany frame with "verre eglomise" (reverse painted glass) top, signed Leleu on ivory tag

Category

Vintage 1940s French Gueridon

Materials

Brass

Bird Mirror by LaBarge

Bird Mirror by LaBarge

By LaBarge

Located in New York, NY

A reverse-painted glass mirror by LaBarge. Signed/dated by artist. Features a silver background

Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Lucite Table Lamp
French Lucite Table Lamp

French Lucite Table Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Blue and clear lucite table lamp with interior reverse painted design. Signed 2/100 Clenel

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Late 19th Century Huge English Seed Merchants Shop Dresser
Late 19th Century Huge English Seed Merchants Shop Dresser

Late 19th Century Huge English Seed Merchants Shop Dresser

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A truly spectacular English seed merchants point of sale dresser. Vast scale, reverse glass painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Needlework Rendering Of Washington Crossing
Magnificent Needlework Rendering Of Washington Crossing

Magnificent Needlework Rendering Of Washington Crossing

Located in York County, PA

DELAWARE, IN ITS ORIGINAL FRAME WITH REVERSE-PAINTED AND GILDED GLASS, SIGNED AND DATED 1865: 1865

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Pairpoint Art Deco Reverse Painted Signed Desk Lamp, circa 1925
Pairpoint Art Deco Reverse Painted Signed Desk Lamp, circa 1925

Pairpoint Art Deco Reverse Painted Signed Desk Lamp, circa 1925

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Kingston, NY

Offered is a rare signed art deco reverse painted Pairpoint desk lamp, circa 1925. The etched

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1930 Double Sided Reverse Glass Room Sign
1930 Double Sided Reverse Glass Room Sign

1930 Double Sided Reverse Glass Room Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

Beautiful two sided glass ROOM sign in original painted blue wooden case housing two pieces of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine, Glass

Victorian 'Tailors to the Royal Archers' Reverse Painted Mirror
Victorian 'Tailors to the Royal Archers' Reverse Painted Mirror

Victorian 'Tailors to the Royal Archers' Reverse Painted Mirror

Located in London, GB

Victorian reverse painted advertisement, 'Tailors to the Royal Archers', the verre églomisé gilt

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Signs

Vintage 'On Air' Radio Station Sign
Vintage 'On Air' Radio Station Sign

Vintage 'On Air' Radio Station Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

Lighted 'On Air' radio station sign with reverse-painted glass script.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Signed Reverse Painted Mantel Lamps with Daisies
Pair of Signed Reverse Painted Mantel Lamps with Daisies

Pair of Signed Reverse Painted Mantel Lamps with Daisies

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful pair of reverse painted mantel lamps by Handel. The shades feature alternating tall and

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

La Barge Vintage Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror, Signed & Dated
La Barge Vintage Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror, Signed & Dated

La Barge Vintage Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror, Signed & Dated

By LaBarge

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A La Barge fine quality reverse hand painted chinoiserie mirror with black background, gold and

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed and Dated LaBarge Vintage Hand Reverse Painted Chinoiserie Mirror
Rare Signed and Dated LaBarge Vintage Hand Reverse Painted Chinoiserie Mirror

Rare Signed and Dated LaBarge Vintage Hand Reverse Painted Chinoiserie Mirror

By LaBarge

Located in Philadelphia, PA

then reverse-painted onto sheets of glass which lay over the base black coat. This is made functional

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1980s Pop Art, Reverse Painted Mirror, Signed Laurel, after Patrick Nagel
Large 1980s Pop Art, Reverse Painted Mirror, Signed Laurel, after Patrick Nagel

Large 1980s Pop Art, Reverse Painted Mirror, Signed Laurel, after Patrick Nagel

By Patrick Nagel, Laurel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large 1980s Pop Art, reverse painted mirror, signed Laurel. After Patrick Nagel, Classic 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Glass

Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's
Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's

Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920's

By Phoenix

Located in Petaluma, CA

This reverse painted table lamp we know to be produced by Phoenix. It is on the original base and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Late 20th Century "La Barge" Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror
Late 20th Century "La Barge" Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror

Late 20th Century "La Barge" Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror

Located in Lambertville, NJ

"La Barge" reverse hand painted chinoiserie mirror, Artist-signed and dated 1981. The rectangular

Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp Exeter Shade #X27 Base 3042 Dragon & Fruit
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp Exeter Shade #X27 Base 3042 Dragon & Fruit

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp Exeter Shade #X27 Base 3042 Dragon & Fruit

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Toledo, OH

Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp with signed Exeter shade #X27 and base #3042. Original patina

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Early JJ Newberry Dept Store 5-10 & 25 Cent Sign Gilt Reverse Glass 1920
Early JJ Newberry Dept Store 5-10 & 25 Cent Sign Gilt Reverse Glass 1920

Early JJ Newberry Dept Store 5-10 & 25 Cent Sign Gilt Reverse Glass 1920

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous double sided reverse painted with gilt lettering sign from a JJ Newberry store in my

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Windows

Materials

Glass, Paint

1800s Optometrists Store Front Sign
1800s Optometrists Store Front Sign

1800s Optometrists Store Front Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an original cobalt blue, gold leaf and white reverse painted glass sign. It reads eyes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign
19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Of striking composition, a reverse painted and gilt trade sign, late 19th century (circa 1890) in

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

American Reverse Painted Sign
American Reverse Painted Sign

American Reverse Painted Sign

Located in Round Top, TX

A reverse painted Schenley Rye Whiskey Sign. Very Rare.

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Reverse Painted Glass Sign

Reverse Painted Glass Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful reverse painted glass sign

Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Reverse Painted Bar Sign
Reverse Painted Bar Sign

Reverse Painted Bar Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming Art Deco bar sign with original paint from a 1940's bar in northern Minnesota.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Drugs"
Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Drugs"

Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Drugs"

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a copper framed reverse glass painted "Drugs" sign from Watertown, NY.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Copper

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign PRIVATE

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign PRIVATE

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse glass painted sign PRIVATE.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Men "
Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Men "

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Men "

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique original 1930's reverse painted glass sign " Men ".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Reverse Painted Glass Sign Makers Sampler
Reverse Painted Glass Sign Makers Sampler

Reverse Painted Glass Sign Makers Sampler

Located in North Egremont, MA

Wonderful Sign exhibiting various designs and patterns in reverse painted glass, signed Curran

Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Reverse Glass Painted Sign

Art Deco Reverse Glass Painted Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Reverse Glass Painted Sign " Attention We Use Fresh Clean Towels For Each Customer ".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Reverse Painted Ladies Rest Room Sign
Reverse Painted Ladies Rest Room Sign

Reverse Painted Ladies Rest Room Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a gold and black reverse painted ladies' rest room sign with beveled glass face.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Mirror Painted Store Advertising Sign
Reverse Mirror Painted Store Advertising Sign

Reverse Mirror Painted Store Advertising Sign

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Great store advertising sign that hung within the shop and promoted local investing. Reverse

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”
Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

1900's Reverse Painted Glass " Refreshments " Sign
1900's Reverse Painted Glass " Refreshments " Sign

1900's Reverse Painted Glass " Refreshments " Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1900's reverse painted glass sign " Refreshments ". Framed in original wood frame.

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Glass, Velvet

Illuminated Reverse Painted “Bath House” Sign, circa 1950
Illuminated Reverse Painted “Bath House” Sign, circa 1950

Illuminated Reverse Painted “Bath House” Sign, circa 1950

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a one of a kind illuminated reverse painted "Bath House" sign from Arkansas, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Sign
19th Century Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Sign

19th Century Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Sign

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very striking 19th century English verre églomisé chemist sign. Original gilded and painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

1940s Reverse Paint Glass Sign "Burger Cincinnati Beer"
1940s Reverse Paint Glass Sign "Burger Cincinnati Beer"

1940s Reverse Paint Glass Sign "Burger Cincinnati Beer"

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s reverse paint glass sign "Burger A Finer Beer- Year After Year."

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Homestake Cigar Reverse Painted Glass Sign, 1900's
Homestake Cigar Reverse Painted Glass Sign, 1900's

Homestake Cigar Reverse Painted Glass Sign, 1900's

Located in Dallas, TX

is a reverse painted glass sign with a beautiful cameo image of a young lady. The green lettering is

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs
Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

scratches. There is some minor discoloration in the mirrored and painted areas, but it really adds to the

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

1930's American Original Reverse Painted Abstracter Glass Sign
1930's American Original Reverse Painted Abstracter Glass Sign

1930's American Original Reverse Painted Abstracter Glass Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's American original reverse painted glass sign " Abstracter " with scalloped border.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Reverse Painted Pharmacy Sign
19th Century Reverse Painted Pharmacy Sign

19th Century Reverse Painted Pharmacy Sign

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century pharmacy reverse painted sign: "DRUGS" on mirrored background in a wooden frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Rare Double Sided Reverse Painted Glass Sign Magnetic Radio
Rare Double Sided Reverse Painted Glass Sign Magnetic Radio

Rare Double Sided Reverse Painted Glass Sign Magnetic Radio

Located in Oakland, CA

The two sheets of reverse painted glass sandwich a silvery crimped foil. Great graphic in vibrant

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Reverse-Painted Glass Caution Sign with Skull, circa 1880s
Reverse-Painted Glass Caution Sign with Skull, circa 1880s

Reverse-Painted Glass Caution Sign with Skull, circa 1880s

Located in Portland, OR

Complete with skull and crossed bones, the international sign for danger, we believe this CAUTION

Category

Antique 1880s Industrial Signs

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

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

Category

Vintage 1930s English High Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

Fairgound Sign
Fairgound Sign

Fairgound Sign

Sold|$1,500

Fairgound Sign

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Reverse painted fairground sign from Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset, England.

Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Wood

Beauty Shoppe Lighted Sign
Beauty Shoppe Lighted Sign

Beauty Shoppe Lighted Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1940 double sided, unusual shaped reverse painted glass panel lighted sign 'Beauty Shoppe

Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Two-Sided Lighted Sign
Vintage Two-Sided Lighted Sign

Vintage Two-Sided Lighted Sign

Located in Hudson, NY

. This two-sided sign is reverse painted on glass and lights up thanks to standard light bulbs on the

Category

American Signs

Materials

Steel

Convex, Reverse-Painted Glass, Tradesman Sign
Convex, Reverse-Painted Glass, Tradesman Sign

Convex, Reverse-Painted Glass, Tradesman Sign

Located in Treasure Island, CA

A stunning winner! Back-lit sign from Optometrists office. Outstanding visual, attention grabber

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Two Rare Reverse Glass Painted & Mother of Pearl Ecclesiastical Signs
Two Rare Reverse Glass Painted & Mother of Pearl Ecclesiastical Signs

Two Rare Reverse Glass Painted & Mother of Pearl Ecclesiastical Signs

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The wonderfully decorative reverse glass painted and mother of pearl ecclesiastical signs for 'He

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cut Glass, Oak

1940's reverse painted glass wall clock with Zodiac signs
1940's reverse painted glass wall clock with Zodiac signs

1940's reverse painted glass wall clock with Zodiac signs

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A reverse painted convex glass 1940's wall clock representing the Zodiac. Gold on a black

Category

Vintage 1940s American Clocks

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

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Cut Glass

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

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

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage "Pearls" Sign

Vintage "Pearls" Sign

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage Shop Sign. Framed Reverse Paint on Glass.

Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Vintage Back Bar Brandy Mirror Sign Advertising

Vintage Back Bar Brandy Mirror Sign Advertising

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage reverse painted back bar mirror sign in a latter frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Paint

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Reverse Painted Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every reverse painted sign was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer reverse painted sign, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A reverse painted sign made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Pairpoint Glassworks, La Barge and Coca Cola Bottling Co. each produced at least one beautiful reverse painted sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Sign?

Prices for a reverse painted sign can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $20,693, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Reverse Painted Sign
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, a signed painting is often worth more. A signature is one way authenticators determine whether a piece of art is genuine or a reproduction. As a result, paintings that bear an original signature may fetch more than those that do not at auctions. However, some artists never or rarely signed their work, such as Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh. To get an estimated fair market value for a signed painting that you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Find a large selection of paintings on 1stDibs.