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Italian Black Art Glass Bear Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1475a. Italian art glass bear sculpture
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1960s Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

English Victorian Silver Plate Yellow Glass Bear Decanter Claret
Located in Atlanta, GA
Heavy Yellow Colored Glass. The Bear head had a Silver Plated finished with Glass Eyes. An Amazing
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20th Century British Victorian Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano Sommerso Copper Aventurine Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass bear sculpture / figure. The teddy bear is nicely sculpted with a very cute sitting down
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Bear figure - the Sommerso glass crafts
Located in Barcelona, ES
Be captivated by the grace and sophistication of our Murano Glass Polar Bear, a masterful work from
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Late 20th Century Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Transparent Bear Sculpture
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a captivating Italian art glass Murano transparent bear sculpture, a stunning fusion of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Culver Bears Christmas Glasses - Set of Four
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
A delightful set of four happy bears Christmas glasses by Culver featuring gold accents and playful
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1980s American Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Set Of 2 Carafes & 12 Glasses By Italo Varisco, Venice
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. Each glass bears the mark "I. Varisco" at the base. A brief history about Murano glassware. Murano
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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Superb Baccarat Crystal Set – Polignac Model – Signed – 42 Pieces
Located in NICE, FR
. All glasses bear the Baccarat hallmark and are fully stamped, guaranteeing the authenticity and
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Coffee Table, Drevotvar 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
-Made of wood and glass -Smoke glass -Good original condition -The glass bears signs of use.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Modular Set by Designer Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered construction - Upper surfaces black opaxite glass - Glass bears signs of use
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Wood

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
By Baccarat, Valéry Klein
Located in Miami, FL
. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valery Klein. Each glass
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20th Century French Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Georges Briard Vintage Black Band with 22K Gold Splatter Design Signed Set of 3
By George Briard, Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
collectible works of art. Each glass bears Briard’s signature in gold script, a hallmark of authenticity and a
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Polar Bear by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Spoon Not Pierced 3D Bear
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
3D polar bear on handle ( 10 1/4" in the pattern Polar Bear by Gorham. This outstanding piece
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20th Century Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Sevres Primavera Pattern Cut Crystal Glassware Set
Located in New York, NY
undersurface of each glass bears a stamped acid etched signature denoting the maker, a mark of authenticity and
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century English Silver Pewter Bear Head Stirrup Cup
By Gucci
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage English silver pewter hunting bear head stirrup cup. No maker's mark. This handsome
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Pewter

Oiva Toikka Nuutajärvi Panda Bear Ceramic Plate Finland 1983
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Benalmadena, ES
famous glass designs. The plate features a central motif of a panda bear's head, executed with fine
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1980s Finnish Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Bear Bottle Opener 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

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Bronze

Knud Kyhn Bear Sculpture for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Pottery, 1952
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, BE
A finely modeled ceramic standing bear by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, showcasing the sculptor’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Art Deco Blue & White Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker Set by Hazel Atlas
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Nantucket, MA
cocktail glasses. decorated with a band of blue ice above and below white polar bears.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Chrome

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Franco Lapini exquisite bear head sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Polar Bear Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s
By Napier Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Polar Bear Form Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s. Late 20th century Figural Art
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sterling Silver Gilt Bear Ornament by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver model of a bear made by Stuart
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20th Century British Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Bird Nest Vase Sculpture Alabaster and Crystal
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Palm Beach, FL
resemblance which these glasses bear to natural alabaster - the end result is a diffused ethereal glow from
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bear

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Alabaster

Four porcelain bear figurines by Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four porcelain bear figurines designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Figures produced
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
of a bull and a bear appearing to be cut from newspaper stock market pages above a brass line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Italian Espresso Demitasse Cups by Mika with Gold Bear Handles Set of 10
Located in Las Vegas, NV
color plated bear handles/frame with glass inserts. Signed "Mika" on base as pictured. Made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Vienna Secession Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ceramic Bears Bookends, Signed Vienna, by Leopold Anzengruber, 1955
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of ceramic bears bookends, signed Vienna. By Leopold Anzengruber, 1955. They appear in the
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Bear with baby Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20193
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear with a bear baby glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Ceramic

Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / Beverage Cooler. Cast Aluminum by Arthur Court. Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical Smiling Sitting Bear Ice Bucket / wine cooler / cookie jar by Arthur Court. Substantial
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Aluminum

Big and Beautiful Textured Glaze Bear Sculpture by Rudi Stahl, Germany, Signed
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous textured glaze bear sculpture. Hand built pottery by Kunsttöpferei Rudi Stahl, German
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

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Ceramic

Vintage silver salt and pepper shakers in the form of seated teddy bears, 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
seated teddy bears, crafted with textured fur detail and inset eyes. Fully hallmarked for England, 1997
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1990s British Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Silver

Porcelain Figurine of a Bear with Cub, Designed by Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a bear with cub, designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Produced in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Porcelain

Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Glass Sculpture of an Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s Item e7123 A powerful sculpture
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

William-Adolphe Bouguereau Cut Glass Pitcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite engraved and cut glass pitcher bears frolicking figures from the oeuvre of the
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20th Century American Other Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Cut Glass

CLEARANCE SALE Mutli Colored Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck AS IS
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mutli Colored Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck. AS-IS CONDITION This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Frank Lloyd Wright by TIFFANY Crystal Tumbler Highball Glasses Barware Set of 8
By Tiffany & Co., (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, each glass in this collection bears the signature etching on the underside base, marked "TIFFANY & CO
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Red /Clear Stem Cut Crystal De Sevres Wine Glass Service / 11 People
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Tarry Town, NY
glassmaking and design, reflecting a heritage of refinement. Each glass proudly bears the maker's mark, an
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Art Glass Polar Bear Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist art glass polar bear sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Large Sommerso Art Glass Polar Bear Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice sommerso art glass polar bear sculpture by Murano, circa 1970s. The outline of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Sculpture of a Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s
By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A sculpture of a stylized ice bear in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Great Sculpture of a Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970ties
By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A powerful stylized sculpture of a bear in solid smoke grey glass. It is hand made in the Gral
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear
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1980s German Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass koala bear figurine or sculpture. By Steuben. Model no. 8268. Designed by Lloyd
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Serge Mansau, Teddy Bear and Doudou Glass Sculpture, 1998
By Serge Mansau
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Serge Mansau - Teddy bear and doudou glass sculpture - 1998 The "N’ourserie" series
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1990s European Other Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Resin, Paper

8.5 Inch Tall Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Warrenton, OR
vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Decorative Handmade Stained Glass Teddy Bear With Cup Attached.
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Stained Glass Decor, this Teddy Bear has a Stained glass Cup attached to the Back. Could be
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Stained Glass

Alfredo Barbini Door Handles with Polar Bears in 1940s Venetian Blown Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in London, GB
clear and opaque glass block set with brass mounts. One white and gold ice bear is white climbing a
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Opalescent White Dark Olive Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and dark olive green opalescent Italian art glass baby
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Vintage Finnish Fauna Fennica Series Bear Glass Plate by Oiva Toikka
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Finnish Fauna Fennica Series Bear Glass Plate by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi Glass, in Very
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20th Century Finnish Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Sitting White Polar Bear Art Glass Figurine Paperweight Scandinavian Modern Styl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art glass figurine or paperweight in shape of sitting polar bear is done in Scandinavian Modern
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Art Glass

Gallé Polar Bear Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Glass Polar Bear Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1927 This towering Art Nouveau vase stands as one of
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Crystal Koala Bear Figurine, French Art Glass, 20th Century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baccarat crystal Koala bear in a tree figurine.
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20th Century French Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Crystal

Vintage sculptural black bear coffee table
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye-catching sculptural black bear coffee table. This unique table looks great and somewhat cute
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Mid 20th Century Guardian Service Aluminum Dual Purpose Cookware 14 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
pieces and 5 lids (4 aluminum & 1 glass) all comprised of the finest quality aluminum bearing Guardian
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bear

Materials

Aluminum

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Vintage Glass Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage glass bear you’re looking for. A vintage glass bear — often made from glass, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage glass bear — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage glass bear, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage glass bear that is appealing in its simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, Alfredo Barbini and Ditmar Urbach produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Bear?

The average selling price for a vintage glass bear at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $11,941 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Glass Bear
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the easiest ways to identify a vintage teddy bear is to look for a tag or label and research the maker. If you can't locate a tag, closely examine the eyes. In the early 20th century, toy makers used wood or leather-covered wood buttons for eyes. From World War I to the mid-1950s, teddy bears had glass eyes. Find a selection of vintage and antique teddy bears on 1stDibs.
  • 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.