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1960s Atomic Galaxy Set of Two Jubilaeum Aquavit Carafe & Pitcher USA
1960s Atomic Galaxy Set of Two Jubilaeum Aquavit Carafe & Pitcher USA

1960s Atomic Galaxy Set of Two Jubilaeum Aquavit Carafe & Pitcher USA

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Atomic Star Galaxy Set of Two Jubilaeum Aquavit Carafe and Pitcher USA Retro Barware Aalborg

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

6 Hand Wrought Atomic Design, Aluminum and Ceramic Drink Coasters by Farberware
6 Hand Wrought Atomic Design, Aluminum and Ceramic Drink Coasters by Farberware

6 Hand Wrought Atomic Design, Aluminum and Ceramic Drink Coasters by Farberware

By Farberware

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of six hand wrought aluminum drink coasters with ceramic inserts decorated in the atomic style

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

American Mid Century Atomic Age Classic Fruit/Snack Bowl Centerpiece
American Mid Century Atomic Age Classic Fruit/Snack Bowl Centerpiece

American Mid Century Atomic Age Classic Fruit/Snack Bowl Centerpiece

By Bauer Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 3-tier ceramic bowls in pink and black combo with a metal handle, classic atomic age

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Four Salad Bowls
1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Four Salad Bowls

1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Four Salad Bowls

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful dramatic shape 4 salad bowls in paisley shape, circa 1950's solid monkeypod wood great condition. each small bowl is 7" in diameter. this shape is rare to find.

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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Wood

Sugar & Creamer Atomic Age Serving Set of by Metlox of California
Sugar & Creamer Atomic Age Serving Set of by Metlox of California

Sugar & Creamer Atomic Age Serving Set of by Metlox of California

By Metlox Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool Atomic age sugar & creamer, serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Modern Atomic Red Fondue Sauce Pot by Imperial Inter Japan
1960s Modern Atomic Red Fondue Sauce Pot by Imperial Inter Japan

1960s Modern Atomic Red Fondue Sauce Pot by Imperial Inter Japan

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Modern Atomic Red Fondue Sauce Pot by Imperial Inter Japan Maker stamped. Wood Handle and

Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays
American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays

American Mid-Century Atomic Age Freeform Melamine Set of Snack Trays

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of 4 new never used freeform snack trays, circa the 1950s in melamine, with beautiful pastel colors, and shaped one has the original sticker which we left but easy can be r...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Plastic

1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Salad Bowl & 4 Salad Palates
1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Salad Bowl & 4 Salad Palates

1950's Atomic age Paisley Shape Salad Bowl & 4 Salad Palates

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful dramatic shape salad server and salad bowls in paisley shape, circa 1950's solid monkeypod wood great condition. each small bowl is 7" in diameter. this shape is rare to find.

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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Wood

Pair of Atomic Age Enameled Metal Serving Trays by Trend of California Design
Pair of Atomic Age Enameled Metal Serving Trays by Trend of California Design

Pair of Atomic Age Enameled Metal Serving Trays by Trend of California Design

By Trend Metal

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique and rare pair of triple legged, serving trays by Trend of California, circa 1950s enameled green and cream tops combo on a mate black bottom, and three mini legs welded two di...

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20th Century American Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1950's Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 Cups Mid Century Atomic Age
1950's Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 Cups Mid Century Atomic Age

1950's Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 Cups Mid Century Atomic Age

Located in San Diego, CA

Great classic set of 1950 Bascal Annodized Aluminum Pitcher And 4 cups beautiful colorful , no dents light wear due to age.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers
Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers

Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Glass & Chrome Atomic Sputnik Chandeliers Priced individually

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1960s Italian Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Eight Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Mobiles on Frosted Ground
Eight Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Mobiles on Frosted Ground

Eight Mid-Century Highball Glasses with Mobiles on Frosted Ground

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hard to find - set of eight mid-century modern highball glasses in an Atomic Period / Jet Age

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass

Atomic Chandelier with Large Textured Glass Elements
Atomic Chandelier with Large Textured Glass Elements

Atomic Chandelier with Large Textured Glass Elements

Located in New York, NY

Large Atomic chandelier with large textured glass elements. The armature is made of intersecting

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1970s German Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Large Atomic Chandelier in Chrome and Glass
Large Atomic Chandelier in Chrome and Glass

Large Atomic Chandelier in Chrome and Glass

Located in London, GB

Large 12-light chandelier with chrome frame and opaque globes of white milk glass. European 1970s

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier
French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier

French Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine

Classic Mid-Century Atomic Brass and Glass Chandelier from the 50s 4 round, white patterned

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal, Brass

Peill & Putzler Smoked Blown Glass and Milk Glass Atomic Flush Mount Light
Peill & Putzler Smoked Blown Glass and Milk Glass Atomic Flush Mount Light

Peill & Putzler Smoked Blown Glass and Milk Glass Atomic Flush Mount Light

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

glass frame with an inner milk glass diffuser paired to accentuate this lights atomic style. In original

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Smoked Glass

German Atomic Chandelier
German Atomic Chandelier

German Atomic Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1970s German chandelier with nine opaline glass globes around an atomic chrome frame work

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table
1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table

1950's French Pierre Guariche Metal & Glass Atomic Coffee Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding vintage French atomic modern coffee table attributed to Pierre Guariche. This coffee

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1950s French Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Steel

Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite
Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite

Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Chicago, IL

tables. Glass and Mirror have organic wavy forms suspended by conical legs with atomic form supports

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

Atomic mirrored coat stand
Atomic mirrored coat stand

Atomic mirrored coat stand

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Atomic wall coat stand, entry way or hall stand, with original painted ball finials and the

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1950s French Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Iron

6 Balls Glass Atomic Chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s, Germany
6 Balls Glass Atomic Chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s, Germany

6 Balls Glass Atomic Chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s, Germany

By Richard Essig

Located in Hagenbach, DE

6 balls glass atomic chandelier by Richard Essig, 1970s Germany The lamp is in very good vintage

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Large Atomic Sputnik Chandelier
Large Atomic Sputnik Chandelier

Large Atomic Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This 1960's large Chrome Atomic style sputnik chandelier has 12 large textured glass globes which

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1960s Belgian Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass

German Atomic Brass Chandelier

German Atomic Brass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1970s German chandelier with nine opaline glass globes around an atomic brass frame work

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

German Atomic Chandelier, 1970
German Atomic Chandelier, 1970

German Atomic Chandelier, 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1970s German chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten, with nine opaline glass globes around an

Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury Atomic Style Side Table in Brass Glass and Wood
Italian Midcentury Atomic Style Side Table in Brass Glass and Wood

Italian Midcentury Atomic Style Side Table in Brass Glass and Wood

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this atomic style side table dates from the late 1950s. Three slender tapered brass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s
Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s

Vintage Atomic Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique metalwork frame coffee table. The beautiful atomic design typical for the fifties era

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1950s Belarusian Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

1970s Atomic Sputnik Fixture
1970s Atomic Sputnik Fixture

1970s Atomic Sputnik Fixture

Located in New York, NY

German 1970s Sputnik fixture. The chrome sphere armature has 13 silvery golden globes each with there own light source which glisten when illuminated. The fixture has been Newly rew...

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1970s German Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

French Atomic 50's Chandelier
French Atomic 50's Chandelier

French Atomic 50's Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An unusual rare aged brass French "Atomic" style chandelier with hand blown clear slight amber

Category

1950s French Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Metal Floor Lamp with 12 Glass Unused
1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Metal Floor Lamp with 12 Glass Unused

1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser Metal Floor Lamp with 12 Glass Unused

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Very rare 1960s Atomic Space Age Kaiser metal floor lamp with 12 glass beads. High quality all made

Category

1960s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Atomic 1960s German Sputnik Chandelier
Atomic 1960s German Sputnik Chandelier

Atomic 1960s German Sputnik Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An atomic style 1960's German chandelier. The light is composed of frame a chrome and black metal

Category

1960s German Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Lightolier 1960s Midcentury Sputnik Atomic Chandeliers Glass Globes
Set of Four Lightolier 1960s Midcentury Sputnik Atomic Chandeliers Glass Globes

Set of Four Lightolier 1960s Midcentury Sputnik Atomic Chandeliers Glass Globes

By Lightolier

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Feature 30 original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central chrome nucleus. They

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes
Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes

Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes

By Lightolier

Located in West Hartford, CT

original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central chrome nucleus. It is made of

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes
Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes

Lightolier 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Chandelier 30 Glass Globes

By Lightolier

Located in West Hartford, CT

original glass globes on polished chrome spokes radiating from a central chrome nucleus. It is made of

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

German XL-Atomic Chandelier, 1970
German XL-Atomic Chandelier, 1970

German XL-Atomic Chandelier, 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1970s German chandelier by Hustadt Leuchten, with twelve opaline glass globes around an

Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Atomic Style Ceiling Light
Vintage Atomic Style Ceiling Light

Vintage Atomic Style Ceiling Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Atomic Style Ceiling Light. Diameter at bottom is 6 1/4".

Category

20th Century American Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Steel

3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany

3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

3 Opal Ball Glass and Wood Body Atomic Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in good

Category

1970s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Dyball Rooster Cocktail Shaker in Brown and Orange Enamel
Vintage Dyball Rooster Cocktail Shaker in Brown and Orange Enamel

Vintage Dyball Rooster Cocktail Shaker in Brown and Orange Enamel

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Atomic style glass cocktail shaker with gold-toned lid decorated with three large

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Atomic Opal Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Atomic Opal Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany

Atomic Opal Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Atomic opal glass wall or ceiling lamp by Peill Putzler, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Atomic Floor Lamp with Murano Crackle Glass Globes, 1970s, Italy
Atomic Floor Lamp with Murano Crackle Glass Globes, 1970s, Italy

Atomic Floor Lamp with Murano Crackle Glass Globes, 1970s, Italy

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Simple and elegant Space Age white floor lamp with four Murano crackle glass globes which provide a

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Cassina Chrome and Glass Atomic Style Dining Table by Theodore Waddell
Italian Cassina Chrome and Glass Atomic Style Dining Table by Theodore Waddell

Italian Cassina Chrome and Glass Atomic Style Dining Table by Theodore Waddell

By Theodore Waddell

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A beveled 0.5 in. crystal glass circular top resting on an intricately constructed base of chromium

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

German Atomic Flush Mount Chandelier
German Atomic Flush Mount Chandelier

German Atomic Flush Mount Chandelier

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful German seven-globe glass and brass flush mount fixture, six globes concentrically

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

1960s "Kaiser" Metal Ceiling Lamp with 8 Opal Glass Balls Space Age Atomic
1960s "Kaiser" Metal Ceiling Lamp with 8 Opal Glass Balls Space Age Atomic

1960s "Kaiser" Metal Ceiling Lamp with 8 Opal Glass Balls Space Age Atomic

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare original 1960s orange "Kaiser" metal frame ceiling lamp with 8 white opal glass

Category

1960s German Space Age Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s
Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s

Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century atomic sputnik pendant lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 82cm Height , 32cm Diameter Material

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Pendant
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Pendant

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Pendant

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern Atomic style pendant chandelier in chromed metal with surrounding opaque glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps
Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps

Pair of 1950s Atomic Sputnik Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A matching pair of atomic style lamps from the early 1950s. The frosted glass shades have a waffle

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Steel

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass, Formica, Wood

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass

Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass, Formica, Wood

American Mid Century Atomic age Boomerang Shape Glass Ashtray by L E  Smith
American Mid Century Atomic age Boomerang Shape Glass Ashtray by L E  Smith

American Mid Century Atomic age Boomerang Shape Glass Ashtray by L E Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

LE Smith Colonial bue freeform retro glass bowl ashtray , circa 1950's excellent condition no chips

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Sculpture
Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Sculpture

Exceptional Huge Atomic or Sputnik Sculpture

By Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, BE

Exceptional huge Murano glass and brass Sputnik Very impressing size and are real eyecatchers in

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atomic Glasses

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Atomic Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage atomic glasses for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and chrome, all vintage atomic glasses available were constructed with great care. Vintage atomic glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage atomic glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage atomic glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kaiser Leuchten, Temde Leuchten and Max Bill are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Atomic Glasses?

Prices for vintage atomic glasses start at $120 and top out at $18,644 with the average selling for $1,689.
Questions About Vintage Atomic Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.