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1920's ORIGINAL STORE SIGN
1920's ORIGINAL STORE SIGN

1920's ORIGINAL STORE SIGN

Located in Miami, FL

Double sided reverse painted glass store sign with original porcelain light fitting in interior.

Category

Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

20th c. Glass Telephone Sign
20th c. Glass Telephone Sign

20th c. Glass Telephone Sign

Located in Culver City, CA

This beautiful red and white reversed painted glass telephone sign has been newly framed in a dark

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Back Bar Rum Mirror Sign Advertising

Vintage Back Bar Rum Mirror Sign Advertising

Located in Hartlepool, GB

Vintage back bar rum reverse painted mirror sign in a later frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Mirror

Labarge Green and Gold  Chinoiserie Signed Mirror
Labarge Green and Gold  Chinoiserie Signed Mirror

Labarge Green and Gold Chinoiserie Signed Mirror

By LaBarge

Located in Raleigh, NC

Green and gold signed Labarge mirror that is reverse painted and signed "Northius 81" by the artist

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Table
Fontana Arte Table

Fontana Arte Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dube Reverse Painted Glass,Chiseled Polished Edge, Signed Dube Signed Fontana Arte

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Midcentury Chinoiserie Eglomise Mirror
Midcentury Chinoiserie Eglomise Mirror

Midcentury Chinoiserie Eglomise Mirror

By La Barge

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and refined reverse painted mirror - signed La barge. It is decorated with gilded and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Leon Masson Mirror
Leon Masson Mirror

Leon Masson Mirror

Sold|$15,000

Leon Masson Mirror

By Leon Masson

Located in Newburgh, NY

Exceptional reverse painted Mirror by Leon Masson (signed), frame is stuccoed wood, the finial is a

Category

20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Mirrored Eglomise Room Divider By Henri Courtais 1947
Mirrored Eglomise Room Divider By Henri Courtais 1947

Mirrored Eglomise Room Divider By Henri Courtais 1947

Located in Miami, FL

Superb Mirrored 3 panel reversed painted / eglomise screen, signed by henri G Courtais, 1947

Category

Vintage 1940s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Unusual Oval Vineyard Wall Clock
Unusual Oval Vineyard Wall Clock

Unusual Oval Vineyard Wall Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

reverse painted dial is signed by the make of l Ellebrecht of Osnabruck. It has an 8 day pendulum movement

Category

Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Table Lamp by Paul Laszlo and Karin Van Leyden
Table Lamp by Paul Laszlo and Karin Van Leyden

Table Lamp by Paul Laszlo and Karin Van Leyden

By Paul Laszlo

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

base is reverse painted glass and is signed "Bottega Karin" Mounts are brushed silver. The handwoven

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Italian 1960s Rosewood Side Cabinet
Large Italian 1960s Rosewood Side Cabinet

Large Italian 1960s Rosewood Side Cabinet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare and large rosewood side-cabinet in the manner Osvaldo Borsani, with inset reverse-painted

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

English Pharmacy Counter c1890
English Pharmacy Counter c1890

English Pharmacy Counter c1890

Located in Downham Market, GB

reverse painted gilt glass 'Sponges' sign. A beautiful & unique survivor, the likes of which are now

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

1930s Reverse painted Sign, "Hands Off"
1930s Reverse painted Sign, "Hands Off"

1930s Reverse painted Sign, "Hands Off"

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s original reverse painted sign "Hands Off" with scalloped border.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's Reverse Glass Painted Sign With Scalloped Edge.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Gents "
Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Gents "

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Gents "

Located in Chicago, IL

Original 1930's reverse painted glass sign " Gents ".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Triangular YWCA Reverse-Painted Lighted Sign
Triangular YWCA Reverse-Painted Lighted Sign

Triangular YWCA Reverse-Painted Lighted Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

Triangular-shaped YWCA lighted sign with reverse-painted glass.

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

1920s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Dress Making"
1920s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Dress Making"

1920s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Dress Making"

Located in Chicago, IL

1920s reverse glass painted sign "Dress Making".

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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.