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Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Dice Cocktail Glasses, Pair, Circa 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Dice Cocktail Glasses, Pair, Circa 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Dice Cocktail Glasses, Pair, Circa 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A whimsical pair of Mid-Century Modern novelty cocktail glasses featuring sculptural red art glass dice bases.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage 20th Century French Silver Mounted Cut Glass Dice Thrower
Vintage 20th Century French Silver Mounted Cut Glass Dice Thrower

Vintage 20th Century French Silver Mounted Cut Glass Dice Thrower

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th century French solid silver-mounted cut glass dice thrower. The spherical form is cut with four flat facets, each engraved with one of the four suits; hearts, diamonds, clubs,...

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20th Century French Other Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Silver

Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria
Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria

Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria

By Bimini Glass

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Austrian cocktail picks made of glass, showing birds in a mouth blown glass dice stand.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Art Glass

Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria
Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria

Bimini Glass Cocktail Picks with Dice Stand, 1960s, Vienna Austria

By Bimini Glass

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Austrian cocktail picks made of glass, showing Lucky Charms in a mouth blown glass dice stand.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Red and Yellow Bakelite Dice Barware Cocktail Picks Set
French Art Deco Red and Yellow Bakelite Dice Barware Cocktail Picks Set

French Art Deco Red and Yellow Bakelite Dice Barware Cocktail Picks Set

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Dice‑Form Cocktail Picks with Bakelite Holder, circa 1940 A striking French barware set dating to around 1940, featuring seven cocktail forks adorned with marigold‑yellow Bake...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ottaviani Large, Lux Wood Box & 800 Silver, Card, Dice, Poker Game Horse/Stallion
Ottaviani Large, Lux Wood Box & 800 Silver, Card, Dice, Poker Game Horse/Stallion

Ottaviani Large, Lux Wood Box & 800 Silver, Card, Dice, Poker Game Horse/Stallion

By Ottaviani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful game box, hand made by Ottaviani in Italy Rocanati, this box has R mark and also shows 925 sterling mark on side of the R. All chips and card seem to be in the box and some...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Silver

Lifetime Las Vegas Art Deco / Mid-Century Dice Collection
Lifetime Las Vegas Art Deco / Mid-Century Dice Collection

Lifetime Las Vegas Art Deco / Mid-Century Dice Collection

$4,485Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in

Lifetime Las Vegas Art Deco / Mid-Century Dice Collection

Located in Van Nuys, CA

From the personal collection of Harvey Schwartz owner of this store Harvey's on Beverly is a large collection of dice including music boxes, clocks, lighters, swizzle sticks, ashtray...

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1950s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Bakelite

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack
Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack

By Audrey Flack

Located in Surfside, FL

"Time to Save" featuring a delcate porcelain bird, a butterfly, tropical fruit, a skull, a conch, an orange a papaya, a clock, an hour glass, dice, flowers. Audrey L. Flack (born M...

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

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Barware Utensil Set Lucite with Dice, 1950s
Barware Utensil Set Lucite with Dice, 1950s

Barware Utensil Set Lucite with Dice, 1950s

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H 12 in W 10 in D 3 in

Barware Utensil Set Lucite with Dice, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury 1950s bar utensil set. Chrome utensils with Lucite handles displaying floating Dice. Excellent Condition. Unused and still in original box. Includes a separate set of dice...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mirrored Glass Dice
Pair of Mirrored Glass Dice

Pair of Mirrored Glass Dice

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H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Pair of Mirrored Glass Dice

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of mirrored dice found in France that are a sure bet. Eye-catching and with a high touch factor, an odds are in their favour to deliver a spot of fun and interest.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Mirror

French 1940s Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Bakelite Dice
French 1940s Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Bakelite Dice

French 1940s Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Bakelite Dice

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great looking barware bar set cocktail stirrers with bakelite and hard plastic stir sticks. This wonderful French Art Deco bar set is build with true licorice black bakelite featurin...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Hermes Weather Dice for Money Health and Love
Hermes Weather Dice for Money Health and Love

Hermes Weather Dice for Money Health and Love

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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in

Hermes Weather Dice for Money Health and Love

Located in New York, NY

A entertaining set of weather dice showing the results of money health and love. With orange Hermes felt holding pouch in plated gold and silver

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Glass Dice

Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Dice, France, circa 1940s
Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Dice, France, circa 1940s

Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Huge Dice, France, circa 1940s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great looking barware bar set cocktail stirrers with bakelite and hard plastic stir sticks. This wonderful French Art Deco bar set is made with yellow marigold bakelite. Features a h...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figural Porcelain Dice Desk Ashtray Japan Black and White
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figural Porcelain Dice Desk Ashtray Japan Black and White

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figural Porcelain Dice Desk Ashtray Japan Black and White

Located in Toronto, CA

This mid-century porcelain dice ashtray is a playful yet sophisticated addition to any collection of vintage decor. Made in Japan during the 1930s, this piece showcases the iconic cr...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Porcelain

Whimsical, large dice shaped Venetian glass chandeliers
Whimsical, large dice shaped Venetian glass chandeliers

Whimsical, large dice shaped Venetian glass chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

A very special chandelier made with tens of elongated dice shaped glasses hanging from a nickel plated canopy.

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1970s Italian Vintage Glass Dice

Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s
Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s

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H 10.13 in W 3.13 in D 3.13 in

Playing Dice Table Lamps, circa 1950s

Located in Fulton, CA

A whimsical pair table lamps made of milk glass with painted numbers. Original nickel-plated light sockets. Might be especially enjoyed by gamblers, board game players or as a fun, u...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fast Track Game Board in Blue with Marbles and Dice
Vintage Fast Track Game Board in Blue with Marbles and Dice

Vintage Fast Track Game Board in Blue with Marbles and Dice

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

It is painted in blue and includes the original directions that are typewritten on a separate piece of paper. It also includes dice and glass marbles. This game would be a great way ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Lucite Backgammon Table with Glass Cover
Lucite Backgammon Table with Glass Cover

Lucite Backgammon Table with Glass Cover

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H 30.25 in W 42 in D 28 in

Lucite Backgammon Table with Glass Cover

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bakelite chips in black and white along with acrylic dice included. Thick glass game board cover with two finger holes for removal.

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1970s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack
Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Time to Save" Audrey Flack

By Audrey Flack

Located in Surfside, FL

"Time to Save" featuring a delcate porcelain bird, a butterfly, tropical fruit, a skull, a conch, an orange a papaya, a clock, an hour glass, dice, flowers. Audrey L. Flack (born M...

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1980s Photorealist Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Tommaso Barbi Backgammon Table
Tommaso Barbi Backgammon Table

Tommaso Barbi Backgammon Table

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H 16 in W 40 in D 29 in

Tommaso Barbi Backgammon Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Burled wood backgammon board, sits in brass base. Includes glass top, 31 game pieces, dice and leather dice cup.

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1960s Vintage Glass Dice

Vintage Oak and Suede Backgammon Table
Vintage Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

Vintage Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

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H 28 in W 33.75 in D 24 in

Vintage Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Suede game board with red and blue triangles. Custom glass top, bone dice and game pieces included with purchase.

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1970s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Suede, Oak

Wood and Chrome Backgammon/Chess Table
Wood and Chrome Backgammon/Chess Table

Wood and Chrome Backgammon/Chess Table

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H 28.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in

Wood and Chrome Backgammon/Chess Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bakelite game pieces included along with bone dice. Glass tabletop cover included as well. Excellent colors and scale.

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1970s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top
Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top

Lovely Small Games Table Metamorphic Chess Backgammon Board Sliding Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little Chess Backgammon games table with metamorphic top A good looking side table, you have a normal top, a chess top and then back...

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20th Century English Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Square Baccarat Signed Crystal Dice / Desk Accessory
Pair of Vintage Square Baccarat Signed Crystal Dice / Desk Accessory

Pair of Vintage Square Baccarat Signed Crystal Dice / Desk Accessory

By Baccarat

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely pair of small square hallmarked French vintage Baccarat crystal glass dice make a great desk accessory for a man or woman and a fabulous holiday gift for 2018.

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1980s French Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Crystal

Cork Dice Ice Bucket
Cork Dice Ice Bucket

Cork Dice Ice Bucket

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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in

Cork Dice Ice Bucket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Mid-Century cork dice ice bucket. Spun aluminum insert. Countersunk dot on top for easy access.

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1950s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Cork

French Midcentury Dice Cocktail Picks, 1930s
French Midcentury Dice Cocktail Picks, 1930s

French Midcentury Dice Cocktail Picks, 1930s

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H 4.14 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

French Midcentury Dice Cocktail Picks, 1930s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century dice cocktail picks, France, 1950s. Bakelite & metal. 12 cocktail picks. Height with picks included: 10.5cm - 4.13". The box without picks : 6.5cm - 2.55", width :...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Metal

Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s
Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s

Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s

By Taxco

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Taxco School Sterling Silver Dice, Mexico circa 1960s Each one is hallmarked with the makers mark, .925 and Taxco. Elevate your gaming experience with this exquisite pair o...

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20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Glass Dice

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Dice Cocktail Set, Swizzle Sticks by Exclusive Playing Card Co.
Vintage Dice Cocktail Set, Swizzle Sticks by Exclusive Playing Card Co.

Vintage Dice Cocktail Set, Swizzle Sticks by Exclusive Playing Card Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage set of 6 swizzle sticks. The dice cocktail set, made by Exclusive Playing Company in its original box. Six swizzle sticks in clear Lucite with colored dice on top stand in ho...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Bakelite, Lucite

Antique 20thC Scottish Silver & Enamel Dice Condiments, Hamilton & Inches c.1911
Antique 20thC Scottish Silver & Enamel Dice Condiments, Hamilton & Inches c.1911

Antique 20thC Scottish Silver & Enamel Dice Condiments, Hamilton & Inches c.1911

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Scottish pair of novelty solid silver and enamel salt and pepper shakers, crafted in the form of dice. One features red spots, the other black, making them a str...

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20th Century British Other Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Black and Gold Dice Ashtray, 1950s Ceramic Tabletop Object
Mid-Century Black and Gold Dice Ashtray, 1950s Ceramic Tabletop Object

Mid-Century Black and Gold Dice Ashtray, 1950s Ceramic Tabletop Object

Located in Toronto, CA

Eye-catching and whimsical, this vintage ceramic dice ashtray from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. Finished in a high-gloss black glaze and accented with hand-...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

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Ceramic

French Art Deco 1940s Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Tall Red Dice
French Art Deco 1940s Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Tall Red Dice

French Art Deco 1940s Bakelite Barware Cocktail Stirrers Set Tall Red Dice

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great looking barware bar set cocktail stirrers with bakelite and hard plastic stir sticks. This wonderful French Art Deco bar set is made with bright red marble bakelite, featuring ...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

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Plastic, Bakelite

Vintage Gold-Tone Drink Stir Spoons with 8 Different Color Bakelite Dice Ends
Vintage Gold-Tone Drink Stir Spoons with 8 Different Color Bakelite Dice Ends

Vintage Gold-Tone Drink Stir Spoons with 8 Different Color Bakelite Dice Ends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Bakelite dice topped gold-toned cocktail/drink stirrers in their original packaging. Each stir spoon with different color Bakelite dice tops, some are translucent and opaque ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

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Metal

High Style Art Deco Whisky Glass and Enamel Decanter Set by Karl Palda
High Style Art Deco Whisky Glass and Enamel Decanter Set by Karl Palda

High Style Art Deco Whisky Glass and Enamel Decanter Set by Karl Palda

By Karl Palda

Located in Devon, England

Deceptively heavy decanter which depicts an etched female figure. Each glass has dice and playing cards etched into the sides.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Enamel

Italian Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass
Italian Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass

Italian Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass

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H 54.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Italian Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Five light-points wit raindrop glass spheres, piled like dices. The frosted glass, beautifully refracts the light. .  

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Chrome

Rustic Oak and Suede Backgammon Table
Rustic Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

Rustic Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

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H 28 in W 33.75 in D 24 in

Rustic Oak and Suede Backgammon Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Suede game board with red and blue triangles. Smoked glass top, bone dice and original Bakelite game pieces included with purchase.

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1970s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Suede, Oak, Bakelite

Vintage Brass and Suede Backgammon Table by Milo Baughman
Vintage Brass and Suede Backgammon Table by Milo Baughman

Vintage Brass and Suede Backgammon Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bakelite game pieces included along with bone dice. Glass tabletop cover included as well. Great coloring and age.

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1970s American Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Chrome

Wooden Dice Ice Bucket
Wooden Dice Ice Bucket

Wooden Dice Ice Bucket

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H 9 in W 9 in D 9 in

Wooden Dice Ice Bucket

By Luciano Bini

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved solid wooden ice bucket in the form of a die (dice bucket) with a grooved, sliding top and plastic liner, by Italian artisan Luciano Bini, circa 1980s. Well-made and qui...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Wood

Set of Nine Vintage Dice Glasses
Set of Nine Vintage Dice Glasses

Set of Nine Vintage Dice Glasses

Located in New York, NY

Set of nine vintage martini glasses with a dice base. The set includes four white and five black glasses.

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20th Century Vintage Glass Dice

Giant  'Dice' Trinket Box
Giant  'Dice' Trinket Box

Giant 'Dice' Trinket Box

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H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in

Giant 'Dice' Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

A very stylish, heavy-gauge glass trinket box, of grand proportions, the silver-plated lid, cleverly depicting the ‘1’ pip with central finger hole for removing the lid, the body of ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Glass

French Bottle Opener with Dice
French Bottle Opener with Dice

French Bottle Opener with Dice

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H 1 in W 7.5 in D 1 in

French Bottle Opener with Dice

Located in Boston, MA

French bottle opener with dice.

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20th Century French Vintage Glass Dice

Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940
Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940

Rare Spratling Sterling Dice Motif Cigarette Tray 1940

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940-44 sterling silver flip lid ash tray by William Spratling, of Taxco, in a chased dice design and shaped motif, the double lid of one s...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Giant Dice, Six-Piece Liqueur/Decanter Set
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Giant Dice, Six-Piece Liqueur/Decanter Set

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Giant Dice, Six-Piece Liqueur/Decanter Set

Located in Port Hope, ON

Each glass contains a glass dice attached to the bottom.

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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Wood

SUPER RARE Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Figural Dice Salt/Pepper Shakers 1967
SUPER RARE Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Figural Dice Salt/Pepper Shakers 1967

SUPER RARE Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Figural Dice Salt/Pepper Shakers 1967

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered are a pair of exceedingly rare circa 1967 .930 silver (better than sterling) salt and pepper shakers by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Incredible pair of shakers, of ...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of 8 Mid Century Wooden Dice
Collection of 8 Mid Century Wooden Dice

Collection of 8 Mid Century Wooden Dice

Located in Chicago, IL

Great collection of 8 hand made wooden dice.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dice

Materials

Wood, Glass

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Vintage Glass Dice For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage glass dice you’re looking for. Each vintage glass dice for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, glass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage glass dice, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage glass dice made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Antoñio Pineda, Baccarat and Luciano Bini each produced at least one beautiful vintage glass dice that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Dice?

Prices for a vintage glass dice can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $5,400, while the average can fetch as much as $550.
Questions About Vintage Glass Dice
  • 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 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 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 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.