Vintage Cera Glass Highball Glasses With Old World Maps - Set of 8
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glass Highball Glasses With Old World Maps.
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Mid-Century Modern Cera Glass "Mourning After" Satirical Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of eight Cera Glass highball glasses in a circular gold-tone caddy.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Metal
Double Old Fashioned Gold and Black Coin Barware by Cera Glass 1960s
By Cera, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage gold and black coin barware double old fashioned single replacement glass by Cera Glass. Mid-century 1960s Cera 22-karat gold and black glassware barware.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Glass Set of 8 Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set appears to have very little use, no obvious wear or damage, colors are bright. Marked CERA.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
4 Mid-Century Modern, Cera Glass Daffodil Rocks Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with daffodils in green, yellow and white enamels.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Rare, Vintage Cera Glass, Silver Basket Weave Footed Cocktail Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Set of vintage footed cocktail or water glasses by Cera Glassware decorated with a silver woven cane design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Four Cera Glass Vintage Rocks Glasses with Large Daffodils in Colored Enamels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Cera Glassware "Daffodil" rocks glasses with large daffodils in yellow, white and green enamel on clear glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Six Midcentury Cera Glass "Ethyl Gasohol" Rocks Glasses with Temp & Fill Scales
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six vintage, Pop Art, 14oz rocks glasses in red, white, yellow and black enamel designed an "Ethyl Gasohol" drum. The front and backs decorated with label information and the sides w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
8 Mid-Century Highball Glasses by Cera Glass in Translucent Enamel and 22k Gold
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rare set of eight highball glasses by Cera Glassware with leaves in translucent blue and purple with outlines and details in 22 karat gold.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 4 MCM Rocks Glasses with Enameled Bees on Wire Screen by Cera Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four Cera Glassware rocks glasses with enameled honeybee on wire screening in yellow, orange and tan enamels.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 4 MCM Rocks Glasses by Cera Glass with Enameled Bee on Wire Screening
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four Cera Glassware rocks glasses with enameled honeybee on wire screening in yellow, orange and tan enamels.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Gold Eagle E Pluribus Unum Bar Glasses and Ice Bucket
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern rocks or double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glass decorated with an almost patriotic emblem drum in teal and red enamel with a 22 karat gold leaf eagle with a s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Brass, Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Double Old Fashioned Gold and Black Coin Barware Glasses by Cera 1960s
By Cera
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 2 gold and black coin barware double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glass. Mid-century 1960s Cera 22-karat gold and black glassware barware.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 4 Vintage Cera Glassware "Lemon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four vintage rocks glassed by Cera Glass with lemons, leaves and blossoms in yellow, green and white on clear glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Patriotic Drum Highball Glasses in Teal & Red Enamel with 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses by Cera Glass decorated as a patriotic drum in teal and red enamel with a 22 karat gold eagle with a stars and stripes shield below a banner with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Double Old Fashioned Gold and Black Coin Set of 4 Barware Glasses by Cera 1960s
By Cera, Culver Ltd., George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 6 gold and black coin barware double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glass. Mid-century 1960s Cera 22-karat gold and black glassware barware.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Art Glass
Four Vintage Neiman-Marcus Rocks Glasses with Parrots Among Leafy Branchers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Private labeled for Neiman Marcus and likely made by Cera Glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 8 Cera Highball Glasses with Fruits
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Cera Highball Glasses. Each glass decorated with various fruits including apples, pineapple, grapes and strawberries.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Cera Old World Map Double Rocks Glasses. These glasses are larger than rerocks glasses.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses in the Regimental Drum pattern.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Four "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four double old fashioned "Name Your Poison" cocktail glasses (14oz) by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass has a different position listed on it including: Hemlock, Arsenic, ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Four Mcm "TGIF / Nautical Flags" Highball Glasses by Cera
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Mcm "TGIF / Nautical Flags" Highball Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four MCM "TGIF / Nautical Flag" highball glasses by Cera, circa 1980s. The glasses are in excellent condition (appear to be brand new in box) with no cracks or chips and...
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Eight Vintage Georges Briard Thirst Extinguisher Highball Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
This pattern was designed by Georges Briard and manufactured by Cera Glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Cera's "Name Your Poison" 22k Gilt Barware Rocks Cocktail Double Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage set of Cera's "Name Your Poison" pestle and mortar form double rocks glasses, with apothecary labels in 22-karat gilt, blue and cream lettering.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Gold, Enamel
Pair of Ben Hogan "The Basic Swing" Lowball Glasses by Cera, Vintage
By Cera
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The drawings used for the barware decor are done in style of Anthony Ravielli, the well-known sports graphic artist and illustrator, who created drawings of Ben Hogan performing his ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Six Joe's Bar & Grill by Cera Mid-Century Barware Whiskey Lowball Glasses
By Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 6 Joe's bar & grill theme by Cera, tables for Ladies, Mid-Century Modern Barware whiskey lowball glasses.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Highball Glasses with Grapes and Arched Columns - Set of 6
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Cera Highball Glasses with a Wide Gilt and Cranberry Band with Gilt grapes leaves.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Six MCM "Ethyl Anti Knock Compound Gasohol" Glasses by Cera
$480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six MCM "Ethyl Anti Knock Compound Gasohol" Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six MCM "Ethyl anti knock compound gasohol" double old fashion glasses by Cera, circa 1980s. The glasses are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips and graphics ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Five Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
$480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Five Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of five billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass resembles a billiard ball with a number and colorful stripe.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 4 Double Old Fashioned Gold & Black Coin Glasses by Cera 1960's
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four double old fashioned glasses tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) from 1958 to 1968 by Cera, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Four Stock Market / Wall Street / Dow Jones / Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four double old fashioned glasses tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) from 1958 to 1968 by Cera, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Four Stock Market / Wall Street / Dow Jones / High Ball Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of four tall high ball glasses tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) from 1958 to 1968 by Cera, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Six Billiard / POOL Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Billiard / POOL Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / POOL balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera with original "Rack 'em up" box, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera with original "Rack 'em Up" box, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
1960's Cera Barware "Old World Maps" Ice Bucket Bowl
By Cera
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1960's Cera Glassware "Old World Maps" glass ice bucket / bowl with real 22 karat gold design screen printed onto the glass, in the style of an antique map of the Old World.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Art Glass
Vintage MCM Set of 4 Old World Maps Glasses by Cera
By Jonathan Adler, Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Cera old fashioned highball glasses. These mid-century pieces with designs of old world maps in 22K gold are classic and inspiring.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Gold Leaf
Vintage MCM Set of 4 Old World Maps Glasses by Cera
By Cera, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Cera old fashioned highball glasses. These mid-century pieces with designs of old world maps in 22K gold are classic and inspiring.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Gold Leaf
Set of Six "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera for Neiman Marcus
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six "Name Your Poison" Cocktail Glasses by Cera for Neiman Marcus
By Neiman Marcus, Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six double old fashioned "Name Your Poison" cocktail glasses (14oz) by Cera for Neiman Marcus, circa 1980s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
MCM Extensive Set of 22-Karat Gold and Black Coin Barware and Glasses by Cera
By Bob Wallack, Cera
Located in Topeka, KS
Very large extensive set of coin Mid-Century Modern barware and glasses by Cera. The set consisting of eight highball glasses, eight 5-ounce rocks glasses, seven footed beer glasses,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Metal
Fun Set of Six Name Your Poison Rocks Glasses Ice Bucket, Mid-Century Modern
By Cera
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun set of six name your poison rocks glasses with matching ice bucket. Very rare to have the ice bucket included.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass, Plastic
8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses decorated as parade drums in teal and red enamel with 22 karat gold. The front with a large patriotic eagle below a banner with the motto E Pluri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Bruno Dose Ceramic Pitcher, Vintage Mushroom Design for Home Decor
By Cera
Located in London, England
The ceramic jug representing a Bruno mushroom, made in France around the 1960s, is a real jewel of retro design. This type of room combines functionality and aesthetics, bringing a p...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cera Glasses
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Ceramic
Set of 6 Mid Century Cera 22K Gold World Atlas Old Fashioned Rock Glasses
$140Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Mid Century Cera 22K Gold World Atlas Old Fashioned Rock Glasses
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Set of 6 Mid Century Cera 22K Gold World Atlas Old Fashioned Rock Glasses Good Condition Little or no ware Gold is intact
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1960s Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Double Old Fashioned Glasses with 22k Gold Tassels and Cords
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four rare Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glassware decorated in 22 karat gold with tasseled cords hanging from an openwork band with a gap and what appears t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Culver Gold Red Thai Goddess Bar Glasses and Ice Bucket
By Cera, Culver Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and unique set. Mid-Century Modern cocktail glasses by Culver decorated with a 22 karat gold leaf design of Lakshmi. An accompanying ice bucket completes the set with the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Brass, Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cera Glassware Frogs and Ferns Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with frogs sitting on rocks among ferns and cattails.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six vintage rocks glasses with 22k gold over orange enamel dragons in pursuit of the pearl of wisdom on a ground of white frosted stylized clouds in a fan pattern between band...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Frogs and Ferns Rocks Glasses by Cera Glassware
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with frogs sitting on rocks among ferns and cattails.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
1960s Gold Printed Presidential Coins Highball Glasses Barware Set of 6
By Culver Ltd., Cera, Bob Wallack
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold and black coin design. The glasses feature "US Coins" in black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware, Red, White and Blue Arrow Barware Suite
Located in Nantucket, MA
Midcentury eleven piece bar suite with vinyl caddy and ice bucket. All decorated with vertical red, white and blue arrows alternately pointed up and down. The set includes 6 large ro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Cera "Old World Map" Pattern, Companion Serving Tray
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern molded serving tray with up-turned edges made as a companion piece to the Cera Glassware "Old World Map" barware having an image of an antique style world map in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Plastic
Vintage Cera Glassware Camelot Pattern Cocktail Set in Black and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage seven-piece cocktail set by Cera Glassware in the Camelot pattern. Executed in black lines on white ground in imitation of line engravings, each form in this pattern depicts ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Claudia Reese Cera-Mix Studio Pottery Postmodern Art Dinner Plate
By Claudia Reese
Located in Miami, FL
Cera-Mix postmodern art dinner plate or charger by Claude Reese.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Ceramic
Vintage Op-Art Cocktail Set from the Bartrix Line by Cera in a Panton Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
9 Piece cocktail set by Bartrix / Cera Glassware in a black and white Op-Art Verner Panton style design.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Vintage Midcentury Barware Ice Bucket 1960s Gold Presidential Coins
By Culver Ltd., The Couroc Company, Cera
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The glasses feature "US Coins" in black and 22-karat gold Mid-Century Modern barware glasses by Cera All in vintage condition with all 22-karat gold and black design, circa mid-20th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
6 Vintage Old World Map Highball Glasses with a Circular Vinyl Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
6 Vintage highball glasses by Cera Glassware decorated with an old world style map in tans and gold on clear glass.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Glass
Cera 22K Rocks Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
Unavailable|$450 / set
Cera 22K Rocks Glassware Barware 1960s Mid Century
By Cera
Located in New York, NY
Cera Currency Collection. All glasses are Marked Cera.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cera Glasses
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Gold
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Vintage Cera Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage cera glasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage cera glasses — often made from glass, metal and gold — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage cera glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cera glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage cera glasses over the years, but those made by Cera, The Couroc Company and Neiman Marcus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Cera Glasses?
Prices for vintage cera glasses start at $95 and top out at $2,750 with the average selling for $463.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Barware for You
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Cera Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To 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.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 29, 2024To 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.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023To 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, 2022The 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.
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