What is the origin of stained glass?

Stain glass originated in the 4th century with churches and monasteries from the Ancient Roman Empire. Churches and other significant religious buildings often still have stained glass features. In more recent years, stained glass elements can be found in art and design elements, including sculptures and home decor. Shop a range of stained glass pieces on 1stDibs.

How do you make stained glass?

The process of making stained glass is easier than it looks. As long as you have the necessary tools: glass, a glass cutter, cutting oil, pliers, copper foil, soldering iron, solder, flux, grinder, and a lightbox, you will master the art of stained glass in no time. The first step to making stained glass is creating a pattern. Next you will cut the glass and grind down the rough edges. Lastly, comes foiling and soldering.

What is the difference between stained glass and painted glass?

The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between Tiffany glass and stained glass?

The difference between Tiffany glass and stained glass is that one relates to a brand and the other is a type of glass. Stained glass is colorful glass made by adding metallic oxides to molten glass during the blowing process. Named after Louis Comfort Tiffany who established Tiffany Studios, Tiffany glass involves a technique where copper foil, rather than the traditional lead oxide, serves as the joining material for individual stained glass pieces. Another key characteristic of Tiffany glass is that it often has an opalescent effect that creates variations in color and texture across its surface. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tiffany glass and other stained glass pieces.

How can I tell the age of stained glass?

There are a few different ways to determine the age of stained glass. The style and design, type of glass, and type of beveling and leading used can all provide clues to the age of a stained glass item. Experts recommend working with a certified appraiser or local antique shop to help identify age identifiers. Shop a selection of stained glass windows and decor on 1stDibs.

What era are stained glass windows from?

Architects and artists have incorporated stained glass into their designs for centuries and across many different eras. Stained glass was extremely popular during the Gothic and Renaissance periods, and continues to be used to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers.

Why is stained glass used in churches?

Stained glass is used in churches to both enhance the beauty and spirituality of the space while also informing the viewer through narrative and symbolism. Shop beautiful stained glass on 1stDibs.

What is the purpose of stained glass windows?

The purpose of stained glass windows is to let light into a space while also enhancing the visual appeal of a room. In churches, stained glass windows played an instructional role. Before most people knew how to read, the windows helped tell the stories of the Old and New Testaments and the saints. Shop a collection of stained glass windows on 1stDibs.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if stained glass is Tiffany?

To tell if stained glass is Tiffany, first examine the piece and look for a maker's mark. Tiffany Studios changed its hallmarks many times over the years. By comparing the marking on your piece to images of hallmarks found on authentic items shared on trustworthy websites, you can begin to identify your glass. The base can provide an additional clue if your stained glass piece is a lamp. Many Tiffany lamps have a gray metal ring located under the cap. If you spot one, your piece may be made by Tiffany. Because there are many reproductions on the market, it is often wise to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist with the identification process. Find a range of Tiffany glass on 1stDibs.

What is a stained glass window in a church?

A stained-glass window is a glass window that is used to illustrate Biblical persons, groups, stories, and/or patronizing images. Many churches have used stained glass windows in their designs over the years. Churchgoers might look to these windows to reflect on their faith and apply what they see to their daily lives.

Can I put stained glass in a door?

It depends, some doors have panels that can include stained glass but not necessarily all doors. The ideal doors for stained glass are doors that contain a windowpane that can be swapped out. Shop a selection of doors on 1stDibs.

How much is a stained glass window worth?

What a stained glass window will be worth will depend on condition and other attributes. A stained glass window can range in price anywhere from $595 to $45,000. Stained glass windows can elevate any home. On 1stDibs, stained glass windows have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era was most famous for stained glass windows?

The Gothic period is most famous for stained glass windows. The Art Nouveau period is the second most well known due to the work of glass artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany. You'll find a collection of stained glass windows and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

How much is antique stained glass worth?

An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.

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Lalique Papillon

1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid

$295

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in

1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid Glass colors: blue, green, red, clear glass bottom Removable lid has a white knob handle

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Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stained Glass

1920s Domed Top Leaded Amber Glass Box

$650

H 7 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

1920s Domed Top Leaded Amber Glass Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Domed Top Leaded Amber Glass Box This unique stained glass box featured a gracious domed top and adorned with metal accents on supported metal legs

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Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Enclosed Light Box with Stained Glass Church Window

$39,999

H 96 in W 42 in D 29 in

Antique Enclosed Light Box with Stained Glass Church Window

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Enclosed Free Standing Light Box with Stained Glass Church Window with Religious Scene This antique stained glass window is encased in a free standing light box.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Shadow Boxes

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Plique-À-Jour Enamel And Glass Box

$12,850

H 1.38 in W 2 in D 2 in

Plique-À-Jour Enamel And Glass Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted entirely with an exceptionally detailed enamel technique known as pliqué-à-jour, this French box is a luxurious objet d'art. Exhibiting a subtle translucence like that of sta...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

TF DutchmanEarth People, 2020, stained glass, acrylic, canvas, octagon, statue, orange, 2020

$3,500

H 21.75 in W 21.75 in D 2.5 in

Earth People, 2020, stained glass, acrylic, canvas, octagon, statue, orange

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Earth People, a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic

18th Century/Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in Dm 5 in

18th Century/Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century or Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box This exquisite 18th-century or older carved Verdigris marble table box epitomizes Italian Renaissa...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

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Marble

French Rene Lalique Art Deco Box Set, Blue Stain Marguerites Menu Holders, 1924

$5,375 / set

H 1.78 in W 2.17 in D 0.99 in

French Rene Lalique Art Deco Box Set, Blue Stain Marguerites Menu Holders, 1924

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Amazing boxed set of six glass Rene Lalique Marguerites (Daisies) pattern menu holders, dating around 1924 with original blue staining.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

TF DutchmanBill the Kid, 2021

$850

H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Bill the Kid

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Billy the Kid", a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic

1940s-50s crystal box attributed to Luigi Brusotti

$293

H 1.58 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

1940s-50s crystal box attributed to Luigi Brusotti

By Luigi Brusotti

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Crystal box attributed in shape, style, and engraving to Luigi Brusotti. The box is made of mirrored, peach-colored glass and lined with wood inside. It bears engraved on the lower...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

TF DutchmanWhen it Comes To Money, 2018

$1,000

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

When it Comes To Money

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

When it Comes to Money, a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, has an acrylic painting on canvas set in a faceted stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic

TF DutchmanTop Hat, 2021

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Top Hat

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Top Hat", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

TF DutchmanKangol, 2021

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Kangol

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Kangol", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

TF DutchmanPorkpie, 2021

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Porkpie

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Porkpie", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

TF DutchmanLumberjack, 2020

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Lumberjack

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Lumberjack", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

TF DutchmanBucket, 2020

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Bucket

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Bucket", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

TF DutchmanOld Man, 2020

$450

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Old Man

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Old Man", is a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic and paint marker painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Custom Stained Glass Hanging Ceiling Light Box

$1,340

H 10.5 in W 30 in D 14 in

Custom Stained Glass Hanging Ceiling Light Box

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage Hand Crafted Stained Glass Hanging Light Box Great for over pool table, kitchen, or almost any ro...

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

19th Century Victorian Stained Glass Window Light Boxes, c.1880

$21,469Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.31 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in

19th Century Victorian Stained Glass Window Light Boxes, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century pair of Victorian stained glass windows preserved in a deep wooden framed light boxes, fully working.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Black Glass Beveled Display Boxes Roberto Cavalli

$250

H 2 in W 10 in D 12.25 in

Black Glass Beveled Display Boxes Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful and functional black glass display boxes, (no lids, not open), perfect for the grand display of jewelry, watches or high fashion accessories. New old stock, never used, fro...

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Early 2000s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Felt, Glass

Richard HeepsSan Giovanni Stained Glass, Milan - Italian Church Interior Photograph, 2019

$244

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 1.38 in

San Giovanni Stained Glass, Milan - Italian Church Interior Photograph

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

San Giovanni Stained Glass, brutalist architecture interior photograph from Richard Heeps series A Short History of Milan.

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Richard HeepsSan Giovanni Stained Glass, Milan - Italian Church Interior Photograph, 2019

$952

H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 in

San Giovanni Stained Glass, Milan - Italian Church Interior Photograph

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

San Giovanni Stained Glass, brutalist architecture interior photograph from Richard Heeps series A Short History of Milan.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

$19,944 / item

H 4.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Games

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Copper, Stainless Steel...

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Flower and Leaf Pearl Choker

$22,500

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Flower and Leaf Pearl Choker

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large Baroque pearls with colorful Gripoix leaves and flowers in stained glass design. Pouch or box included. PBF 13804

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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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Rene Lalique Art Deco "Monnaie du Pape" Glass and Mahogany Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 12.29 in D 7.56 in

Rene Lalique Art Deco "Monnaie du Pape" Glass and Mahogany Box

By René Lalique

Located in Geneva, CH

Large "Monnaie du pape" mahogany and moulded stained glass box, designed 1920, signed in the glass on the right, with original lock.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Silver Glass Box by James Dougall, 21st Century

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Contemporary Silver Glass Box by James Dougall, 21st Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Contemporary sterling silver box with beautiful ripple glass top by award winning London Silversmith James Dougall.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 3.35 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Art Deco Style Jewelry Box

By Marie Grillo

Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines

Then she assembles her box by wrapping each plate individually in copper ribbons, a technique developed by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, inspired by the 13th century stained...

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2010s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique un jour Viendra blue stained box C1925

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.35 in

Rene Lalique un jour Viendra blue stained box C1925

By René Lalique

Located in Devon, GB

Rene Lalique un jour Viendra blue stained box Made for Arys Perfumery un jour Viendra is French for a day will come Marcilhac page 971 introduced in 1925 The condition is very go...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique opalescent Roger box with light blue staining C1926

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H 1.97 in Dm 5.32 in

Rene Lalique opalescent Roger box with light blue staining C1926

By René Lalique

Located in Devon, GB

Rene Lalique opalescent Roger box with light blue staining. Moulded with a design of stylised birds, foliage and opalescent roundels to the lid. Moulded mark Lalique to the side of t...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Blue Neon and Oak Light Box

Unavailable

H 55 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Contemporary Blue Neon and Oak Light Box

By Sam Baker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering a one of a kind custom neon light box by artist Sam Baker. The blue neon tube is set in a black stained solid Oak box with five brass plugs lining the top and bottom. The ba...

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Mercury Glass, Oak

French Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Box Set of Blue Stain Marguerites Menu Holders

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H 1.78 in W 2.17 in D 0.99 in

French Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Box Set of Blue Stain Marguerites Menu Holders

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

Amazing boxed set of six glass Rene Lalique Marguerites (Daisies) pattern menu holders, dating from 1924 with original blue staining.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1910 Rene Lalique Cigalia Perfume Bottle for Roger & Gallet Stained Glass & Box

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H 5.04 in Dm 0.04 in

1910 Rene Lalique Cigalia Perfume Bottle for Roger & Gallet Stained Glass & Box

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Cigalia" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with grey-green patina. Bottle still has half of its original perfume in. Box made in wood with design of cicadas is prese...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Rene Lalique Blue Stained Glass Dinard Box

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H 3 in W 5.1 in D 4.1 in

Rene Lalique Blue Stained Glass Dinard Box

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass, 'Dinard' Box. The pattern features flowers with blue staining.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

1924 Rene Lalique Rambouillet Box Frosted Pink Stained Glass

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H 1.78 in Dm 2.96 in

1924 Rene Lalique Rambouillet Box Frosted Pink Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Rambouillet" box made in 1924 in molded frosted glass with pink patina. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1919 René Lalique Deux Oiseaux Box Frosted Glass Grey Stained Glass, Birds

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H 1.58 in Dm 2.76 in

1919 René Lalique Deux Oiseaux Box Frosted Glass Grey Stained Glass, Birds

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Deux Oiseaux" box made in 1919 in molded frosted glass with grey patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on side. Great patina and rare model. Félix Marcilhac,...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 4.34 in Dm 5.91 in

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Primevères" box made in 1927 in molded frosted glass with grey patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom - wheel-carved "FRANCE" signature on bottom. Félix ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Coquilles Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Shells

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H 1.58 in Dm 2.76 in

1920 Rene Lalique Coquilles Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Shells

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Coquilles" box made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Great patina. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Ca...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.15 in

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom. Great patina. Félix Marcilhac, Ren...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.15 in L 1.58 in

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom. Great original patina. Félix Marci...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Opalescent and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 4.34 in Dm 6.5 in L 4.34 in

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Opalescent and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Primevères" box made in 1927 in molded opalescent glass with blue patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Great milky opalescence and nice original patin...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Grey Stained Glass, Butterflies

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.15 in

1911 Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Box Frosted Grey Stained Glass, Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Quatre Papillons" box made in 1911 in molded frosted glass with grey patina. Molded "LALIQUE DEPOSE" signature on bottom - engraved "Lalique" signature on bottom (c...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Opalescent and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 4.34 in Dm 5.91 in L 4.34 in

1927 Rene Lalique Primevères Box Opalescent and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Primevères" box made in 1927 in molded opalescent glass with blue patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom - wheel-carved "FRANCE" signature on bottom. Gre...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Roses in Relief" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René L...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1929 René Lalique Pervenches Egg Box Clear Glass Sepia Stain, Daisy Flowers

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H 2.76 in Dm 4.53 in

1929 René Lalique Pervenches Egg Box Clear Glass Sepia Stain, Daisy Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Pervenches" box made in 1929 in molded clear glass with sepia patina. Design of daisy flowers. Perfect condition. Molded "R.LALIQUE". Félix Marcilhac, René L...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Blue-Grey Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Blue-Grey Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Roses en Relief" box made in 1913 in molded frosted glass with blue-grey patina. Molded "LALIQUE" signature on bottom Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue R...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

1929 Rene Lalique Figurines et Voiles Box Jar Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Women

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H 2.76 in Dm 4.14 in

1929 Rene Lalique Figurines et Voiles Box Jar Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Women

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Figurines et Voiles" box made in 1929 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Perfect condition - great patina. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom Félix...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

1912 René Lalique Tete de Femme Box for Coty Sepia Stained Glass, Woman's Head

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H 3.75 in Dm 1.78 in

1912 René Lalique Tete de Femme Box for Coty Sepia Stained Glass, Woman's Head

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Tête de Femme" box made in 1912 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina for Coty. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Great patina. Félix Marcilhac, René...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame

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H 17 in W 20 in D 12 in

Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden showcase features a clean, rectilinear form with glass panels on all visible sides, allowing contents to be viewed from multiple angles. The frame is constructed of solid...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Tiffany Sterling Silver Enameled Tea Stainer & Spoons-Orig. Box

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Dm 4.75 in

Tiffany Sterling Silver Enameled Tea Stainer & Spoons-Orig. Box

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This perfect boxed set of Norwegian sterling silver tea strainer and matching 6 spoons were retailed by Tiffany & Co., London makes a beautiful presentation or gift. Original leather...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tudor Style Stained Glass Light Box

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H 31.1 in W 19.09 in D 2.76 in

Antique Tudor Style Stained Glass Light Box

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Tudor style stained glass panel attributed to Williams, Gamon & Co dating to circa 1900. Burtonwood Brewery, Warrington. The scene depicts a Pre-Raphaelite style and sec...

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Early 20th Century English Tudor Windows

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

Antique Victorian Era Stained Glass Light Box

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H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 2.76 in

Antique Victorian Era Stained Glass Light Box

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Tudor style stained glass panel attributed to Williams, Gamon & Co dating to circa 1900. Burtonwood Brewery, Warrington. The scene depicts a Pre-Raphaelite style and sec...

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Early 20th Century English Tudor Windows

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

TF DutchmanBub Bub, 2021

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H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Bub Bub

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

"Bub Bub", a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an acrylic painting on canvas set in a stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Acrylic

TF DutchmanMr. Tea, 2018

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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 1 in

Mr. Tea

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Mr. Tea, a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an ink and paper drawing on canvas set in a stained glass box.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Paper, Ink

TF DutchmanHollow Earth, 2018

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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 1 in

Hollow Earth

By TF Dutchman

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Hollow Earth, a unique stained glass shadowbox handmade by TF Dutchman, contains an ink and paper line drawing on canvas set in a stained glass box.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Paper, Ink

Fernand LégerStill Life with Sunflowers - Original Lithograph by Fernand Léger - 1953, 1953

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H 25.79 in W 19.69 in

Still Life with Sunflowers - Original Lithograph by Fernand Léger - 1953

By Fernand Léger

Located in Roma, IT

Fernand Léger born on February 4 , 1881, in Argentan ( Orne ) and died on August 17 , 1955 in Gif-sur-Yvette ( Essonne ), is a French painter , also creator of tapestries and stained...

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Los Castillo Mexican Sterling Brooch

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W 2 in Dm 2 in L 2 in

Vintage Los Castillo Mexican Sterling Brooch

By Los Castillo

Located in University City, MO

It employs the Pluma Azteca technique where a design is cut from sterling silver then subtly enlivened by colorful dyed feathers that are placed behind the metal cut-out creating a s...

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid 20th century stained glass display light box

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H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

Mid 20th century stained glass display light box

Located in Oostende, BE

Stained glass display light box, which can easily be plugged in (220-240 V) The artist depicted a knight in armour.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lead

American Arts & Crafts Cigar Box with Stained Glass and Pierced Brass

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H 3.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in

American Arts & Crafts Cigar Box with Stained Glass and Pierced Brass

Located in Astoria, NY

American Arts & Crafts cigar box with stained glass and pierced brass exterior.

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Flowers

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in

1913 Rene Lalique Roses En Relief Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Roses en Relief" box made in 1913 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "Lalique" signature on bottom. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Rais...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Sea Life and Shell Dioramas or Shadow Boxes

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H 27.25 in W 21.25 in D 5.75 in

Pair of Sea Life and Shell Dioramas or Shadow Boxes

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful pair of sea life dioramas or shadow boxes, including seashells, various crustaceans, sea horses, starfish, sand dollars, with fan coral backdrops. Each is framed under gl...

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20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Pharmacist Scale Walnut with Slate Base

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H 17.5 in W 16.75 in D 10.5 in

Antique Pharmacist Scale Walnut with Slate Base

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous early 20th century Pharmaceutical and minerals scale.In excellent vintage condition. Walnut and glass with a slate base creates the housing for the scale. Very cool decorati...

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Slate, Brass

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Double Box with Touch Tip Lighter

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H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Double Box with Touch Tip Lighter

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Leatherbound Book Liquor Box with Six Cobalt Blue Tumblers

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H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 8 in

19th Century French Leatherbound Book Liquor Box with Six Cobalt Blue Tumblers

Located in Dallas, TX

For an interesting bar accessory, look no further than this unique and complete "cave à liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1880, the antique liquor cave is shaped like four antique b...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Stained Glass

Early 20th Century, Antique Stained Glass Window of the Nativity in Shadow Box

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H 16.5 in W 21.75 in D 5.75 in

Early 20th Century, Antique Stained Glass Window of the Nativity in Shadow Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century ( maybe older ) antique stained glass window of The Nativity in a shadow box with lights, a great piece.

Category

Early 20th Century American Windows

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Maurice SavinThe Terrace, circa 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 21.86 in

The Terrace

By Maurice Savin

Located in London, GB

About the Artist: Maurice Savin (1894-1973), born in small town France, Moras-en-Valloire, Savin was a graduate of the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, was a painter, ceramist, en...

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1950s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920

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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 5.25 in

Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old French collection. A fine hand crafted wood and repousse holy reliquary box of angular architectural form depicting Christ in Majesty , angels, and desciples on six su...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Copper

Glass Shell Box

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H 1.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Glass Shell Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning hand-crafted blue stained glass box with nautilus shell detail, mirrored interior and felt base.

Category

20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Stained Glass

Shell Glass Box

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H 3 in Dm 5.25 in

Shell Glass Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning hand-crafted glass box with polished shell lid detail, mirrored interior and felt base. Signed Striegel Maui 1994.

Category

1990s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Stained Glass

René Lalique Boxed Set of Six Stained Six Figurines "Gobelets" Glass

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H 3.94 in Dm 1.19 in

René Lalique Boxed Set of Six Stained Six Figurines "Gobelets" Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six Lalique glass "Gobelet" six Figurines: A boxed set of six sepia stained having patinated panels of females in different poses sepia patinated glass Sold in original ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

René Lalique Boxed Set of Six Stained Six Figurines "Gobelets" Glass

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H 3.94 in Dm 1.19 in

René Lalique Boxed Set of Six Stained Six Figurines "Gobelets" Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six Lalique glass "Gobelet" six Figurines: A boxed set of six sepia blue and purple stained having patinated panels of females in different poses Two sepia patinated glass ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Reproduction Georgian style display case

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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Reproduction Georgian style display case

By WUUD Manufacture

Located in Milton, DE

This is the display case that I have used for the carved shell on a stand. It has been used in many iterations over the years. It has been used in staging of homes holding other fine...

Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

French Early 1900s Wooden Construction Game with Stain Glass Windows in It's Box

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H 2.25 in W 15 in D 10.2 in

French Early 1900s Wooden Construction Game with Stain Glass Windows in It's Box

By Théophile Lamagnère

Located in Petaluma, CA

French early 1900s wooden construction game, "l'architecte moderne" comes complete with instructions and three final house prints, which could be easily framed. It has incredible arc...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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$2,820

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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

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$45,000

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Located in Edison, NJ

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

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Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

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$3,750

H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Stained Glass, Hardwood

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$3,467

H 7.88 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in

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By Buccellati

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm

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Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

$3,940 / set

H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in

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Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Parrots Teal Green Glass White Patina

$50,350

H 9.06 in Dm 0.04 in

1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Parrots Teal Green Glass White Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Aras" made in teal green glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Extraordinary and extremely rare color. height: 23 cm Félix Ma...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

$2,300

H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in

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By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

$5,000

H 41.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in

4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows

Materials

Lead

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$260,000

H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in

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By Muller Frères

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

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Art Glass

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique brownstone window with yellow tinted glass and beautiful leaded designs. Currently housed in a wooden frame - the overall dimensions are for the stained glass and the frame. ...

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Early 20th Century Windows

Materials

Lead

Set of 4 French Stained-Glass Windowed Doors

$3,831 / set

H 53.15 in W 27.96 in D 3.94 in

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Located in TOURCOING, FR

This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...

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Antique Early 1900s Doors and Gates

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

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$5,375

H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in

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By Betty Joel

Located in Devon, England

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dressers

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Steel

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$3,850

H 1 in W 9 in D 1 in

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Located in Long Island City, NY

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Letter Openers

Materials

Jade, Silver

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$1,600

H 18 in W 33.5 in D 2 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking colored glass window with leaded designs. Textured and marbled colored stained glass. Currently housed in a wooden frame - the overall dimensions are for the stained glass a...

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Early 20th Century Windows

Materials

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$8,168

H 95.87 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...

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Materials

Pine

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$19,950

H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

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Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

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Stained Glass Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stained glass box for your home. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and wood, every stained glass box was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage stained glass box now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stained glass box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A stained glass box, designed in the Art Deco, Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stained glass box over the years, but those crafted by René Lalique, Sam Baker and Marie Grillo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Stained Glass Box?

The average selling price for a stained glass box at 1stDibs is $1,839, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $7,245 for the highest priced.