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Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
French Cherub and White Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
bronze details and the softly glowing glass makes it an impressive centerpiece in any interior.
Category
20th Century French Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Polish Glass Zodiac Block – Capricorn
Located in Hamburg, DE
natural light or in front of a window, the glass comes alive, glowing with warmth and brilliance. It’s an
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Polish Glass Zodiac Block – Capricorn
Located in Hamburg, DE
natural light or in front of a window, the glass comes alive, glowing with warmth and brilliance. It’s an
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Polish Glass Zodiac Block – Lion
Located in Hamburg, DE
natural light or in front of a window, the glass comes alive, glowing with warmth and brilliance. It’s an
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
Glazed Stoneware Ashtray with Crushed Glass Rim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underside with a crushed glowing green glass rim and turquoise glazed interior. The piece is signed by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Stoneware
Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Orange Glowing Uranium Yellow Italian Art Glass Cigar Ashtray
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow and orange stripe Italian art glass rock
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 3.25 in W 5.25 in D 8.25 in
Aldo Tura Cruet Stand Made from Crystal Glass and Varnished Leather
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
brown leather foot with glowing brass hardware and cut glass pitchers for oil and vinegar. The pitchers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Yellow Red Heart Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Livio Seguso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow green with dark
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 8.88 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
Hollywood Regency Smoked Bubble Glass Table Lamps Inner Glowing Accent Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury era Hollywood Regency textured smoked bubble glass table lamps with inner
Category
1960s American Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Smoked Glass
1960s Glowing Waterfall Glass Rod Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
in brass and glass rods. Popular in both film and television sets of the era, this lamp was
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
H 59 in W 11 in D 11 in
LOUISIANA SERENADE Signed Lithograph, Two Men Playing Guitars, Woman on Veranda
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
listening beside a glowing glass chimney lamp. LOUISIANA SERENADE, printed in lush hues of green, red
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Lithograph
Chrome & Glass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six arm chandelier with polished chrome frame and frosted glass shades. Warm glowing light perfect
Category
20th Century Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Art Glass Bottle with Large Blown Glass Stopper, Yellow-Orange Hue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s Italian Art Glass Bottle with Large Blown Glass Stopper, Yellow-Orange Hue
Description:
This
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
H 11.82 in Dm 5.12 in
Sculptural Sommerso Murano Glass Paperweight, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
is glowing green in UV/blacklight, indicating the presence of uranium in the glass formulation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Orange Uranium Yellow Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso rich orange and glowing yellow Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 6.13 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Italian Tri Glass Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luminous and glowing Italian opaque glass chandeliers with 3 large glass shoes that hang in a
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Sconces in Golden Pulegoso Murano Glass in Barovier Style, Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
elegant textured brass supports that give a unique glowing effect to the glass globes and enhances their
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 8.27 in
Contemporary Glass “Vortex" Sculptural Vase by, Kit Karbler & Michael David
By Kit Karbler
Located in Englewood, NJ
action packed, glowing hot glass studio. Artisans twirled red hot dabs on the end of their blowing rods
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Groovy 1960's Cast Metal Op Art Lamp with Milk Glass Orb
Located in Hopewell, NJ
glowing round milk glass globe mounted on top. Austin Powers would love this groovy treasure.
Base 7.25 x
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Metal
Antique Vintage Ciner Clip-On Orange Glass Earrings
By Ciner
Located in Jacksonville, FL
clip-on earrings feature bold, orange glass cabochons set in a rich gold-tone frame, showcasing CINER’s
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glowing Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 12-Armed Brass and Glass Model T 789/12 Chandelier, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Grythyttan, SE
central brass fixture, each culminating in a glowing amber glass shade. This symmetrical arrangement
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1950s – Blue & Pink
By Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
cobalt blue core encased in layers of rich pink and clear glass, creating a glowing, jewel-like effect as
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Sommerso
H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in
9.25 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
tourmaline, weighing 9.25 carats, glowing like a glass of earthy pinot. Correct to the period, a 16 karat
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Jadeite Jade Pendant GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
double cabochon of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite in the most mesmerizing emerald green, glowing
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Automne (Autumn)
By Georges Rouault
Located in Storrs, CT
experience as a glass painter has been suggested as a likely source of the heavy black contouring and glowing
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Color, Aquatint
Large Murano Striated or Striped White Glass Mushroom Lamp or Light
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This large glowing glass swirl lamp has subtle striations of white on white. The lovely shape and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish 1970s Cased Etched Glass Lamps
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Swedish overlayed etched glass lamps. Perfect for bed side tables for soft glowing light
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century pendants with organic lines and materials. A glowing glass shade coupled with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1970s Italian Gold and White Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
, decorated with bursting glowing glass elements positioned upright and in a gold fountain, each individually
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
24k Gold
Superb Rare Pair Of Glowing Iridescent Murano Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
This pair of vintage Murano glass vases is finished with an extraordinary iridescence that makes
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Superb Pair of Glowing Iridescent Black Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
This black pair of vintage Murano glass vases is finished with an extraordinary iridescence that
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Glowing Vintage Pair of Large Italian Glass Lamps Worked With Pure Gold by Toso
By Stefano Toso
Located in New York, NY
1960s big pair of Venetian mouth blown and handcrafted Murano glass lamps of rare quality
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 18 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Vintage Murano Glass Block Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
An icy and glowing vintage Murano glass block chandelier, newly wired. The gilt patinated steel
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Italian Modern Pair of Iridescent Black Smoked Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A superb unique pair of glowing iridescent murano glass vases of very modern execution, the blown
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Hanging Walnut and Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hanging wall mount light fixture circa 1960's. This piece features a glowing frosted white
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1970s Barovier Toso Vintage Big Size Moss Green Murano Glass Brass Photo Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
attractive glowing forest green color, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The Murano glass frame worked with
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
H 12.25 in W 9.75 in D 2 in
Pair of Vintage 1960s Mazzega Murano Glass Hanging Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
circular hole in its bottom which allows the light from the glowing orange glass "flames" to shine through
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in antique brass supports a softly glowing milk glass shade, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Pair of Octagonal Sconces by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
source that has been
Newly rewired for the US and the bronze smoked glass gives a warm glowing light
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Hanging Pendant by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in San Jose, CA
piece features a glowing frosted white glass pendant with teak trim. Mounting hanger allows cord to be
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 13.5 in Dm 6 in L 13.5 in
Vetri Murano Small Mushroom Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Melbourne, AU
contrast, just warm, beautiful, glowing Murano glass and a lovely globular shape.
These never last long
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Lantern Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a glowing red glass bead, insinuating a flame
Completed by a jump ring bale
With maker's mark for
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Uranium Vaseline Glowing Green Ashtray Depression Glass
By Hazel-Atlas, Anchor Hocking
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage green depression glass ashtray was made in uranium Vaseline glass with textured rim and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass
Blenko Emerald Green Glass Water Bottle
By Blenko Glass
Located in Rochester, NY
Beautiful glowing emerald green glass vintage double spout water bottle decanter by Blenko. Look at
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
Massive Chunk of Old Factory Aqua Glass Cullet
Located in Rochester, NY
Massive and very heavy chunk of genuinely old free form transparent glowing deep aqua glass cullet
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Frog Paperweight Figurine Sculpture
By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing green with olive spots Italian art glass frog sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 4.75 in
Murano Glowing Yellow and Millefiori Italian Art Glass Rooster Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
" yellow and millefiori art glass rooster / hen sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to Galliano Ferro, for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Uranium ...
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glowing Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture Figurine
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful cute Murano hand blown green and uranium neon green Italian art glass baby elephant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glowing Sommerso Ribbons Italian Art Glass Uranium Rod Bookend Sculptures
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow green with large green white ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
H 7 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
head, Italian art glass owl figurine sculpture. It has red applies eyes and stands on small attached
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art ...
Murano Sommerso Orange Yellow Glowing Flame Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange and vaseline yellow Italian art glass flame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Lotus Flower Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso green and yellow glass Italian art glass Lotus flower shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.75 in
Murano Glowing Uranium Green Bubbles Blue Italian Art Glass Hovering UFO Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass UFO bowl. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. Created in thick Uranium glass, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Uranium Glass
Pair of luminous coffee tables - 70s attributed to Françoise Gilot France
By Françoise Gilot
Located in Paris, FR
with light, mirrors and glowing glass neon tubes to create socially and politically relevant sculptures
Category
1970s French Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Glass
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Glass “Vortex Sculptural Vase by, Kit Karbler & Michael David
By Kit Karbler
Located in Englewood, NJ
A contemporary American Studio layered and cut glass handcrafted “Vortex” Sculptural Vessel by, Kit
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Glowing Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 14.25 in
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Vintage Glowing Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage glowing glass on 1stDibs. A piece of vintage glowing glass — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of vintage glowing glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of vintage glowing glass bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of vintage glowing glass over the years, but those crafted by Archimede Seguso, Cenedese and Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Glowing Glass?
A piece of vintage glowing glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,251, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $5,900.
Questions About Vintage Glowing Glass
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.