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How can you tell if glass is vintage?

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How can you tell if glass is vintage?
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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted glass box, made in France. A beautiful and quietly confident milk glass box, early 20th century. The form is clean and well balanced, with softly edges and a calm, a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Glass

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Brass

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Moser Bohemian Cranberry Red Cut to Clear Crystal Gold Gilt Cordial Glass Set 8
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning set of luxurious Bohemian cranberry cut to clear gold gilded stemmed cordial glasses by renowned fine quality luxury glassmaker Moser. Exudeing refined elegance, sophist...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Glass

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Crystal, Gold Leaf, Enamel

Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A delightful set of six Murano glass placeholders by Venini VIP, dating to the 1990s. Each piece is hand-crafted in a luminous knot form, executed in six distinct and vibrant colors:...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Silver Plate

Vickie Lindstrome Kosta Boda Fishnet Colora Vase 1959
Located in Miami, FL
Handblown Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden This striking handblown mid-century vase was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glassworks in the 50’s. The threads cr...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Glass

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Art Glass

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