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"Still Life of Fruit and Flowers" by Léon Garraud
Located in Chicago, IL
glass vase. The painting is set within a magnificent gilt stucco frame, beautifully aged with mottled
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Canvas, Stucco, Paint

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paper mache colorful flower arrangement, burlwood frame, glass front, very nice antique item. Circa
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Victorian White Feather Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornate white feather flower arrangement, mahogany shadow box frame, gold gilt trim, glass front, very
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers

Antique Stained Glass Roundel Emblematic of Painting
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small and well-captured antique stained glass roundel emblematic of painting, circa 1900. This
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Lead

Antique American Victorian Painted Portrait in Original Frame
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
original frame with gilded accents and retaining its original wavy glass too, this painting deserves a well
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Antique Victorian White Feather Floral Mourning Wreath Mahogany Wood Shadow Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian White Feather Floral Mourning Wreath Mahogany Wood Shadow Box. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 18" W x 5.25" D.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Glass Painting

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Wall Frame Oddity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 23" W x 4" D.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Pair of Italian Still Life Trompe L Oeil Vision Jokes after Munari
By Cristoforo Munari
Located in Milano, MI
side of both paintings. Biscuits, a glass vase of flowers, earthenware pots, a wooden instrument
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Wenzel Ulrik Tornøe Danish 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Sewing Room" (Systue)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and the efficacy of painting the transparent glass on they young girl’s hand are all truly exceptional
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19th Century Danish Beaux Arts Antique Glass Painting

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique American Victorian Painted Portrait in Original Rosewood Frame
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
original frame with gilded accents and retaining its original wavy glass too, this painting deserves a well
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Painting

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Rosewood

Chinese Qing Reverse-Painted Mirror from the Qing Dynasty
By Chow s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
hanger following the oriental aesthetic. To create reverse paintings on glass, artisans traced the
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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Crystal

Set of Four Hand Carved Chinese Panels Mounted As A Screen
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of four hand carved Chinese hardwood open panels with clear glass panes, various figural
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

19th-Century Armadillo Portrait: Detailed Natural History Study
Located in Southall, GB
This captivating 19th-century armadillo painting offers a detailed and lifelike portrayal of this
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Insect Portrait: Detailed Natural History Illustration
Located in Southall, GB
This captivating 19th-century insect painting showcases the intricate beauty of its subject with
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Bird Portrait: Timeless Avian Art
Located in Southall, GB
This exquisite 19th-century bird painting captures the elegance and vibrant beauty of its subject
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th Century Circa 1860 Button Miniature Portraits Indian Mutiny
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Indian Mutiny, a framed display of hand-painted button miniatures of 6 Indian leaders who escaped execution after the Indian mutiny, c. 1860, circular head and shoulders miniatures p...
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19th Century Indian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paper

"19th-Century Bird Portrait: Fine Ornithological Art"
Located in Southall, GB
for collectors and bird enthusiasts, this painting offers a timeless depiction of birdlife
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Pheasant Pair: Elegant Ornithological Artwork"
Located in Southall, GB
scientific accuracy with artistic charm. Perfect for collectors and bird enthusiasts, this painting offers a
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Bird Illustration: Timeless Avian Portrait"
Located in Southall, GB
finesse. Reflecting the 19th century’s fascination with nature and ornithology, this painting serves as
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Monkey Portrait: Captivating Wildlife Art"
Located in Southall, GB
wildlife. Combining scientific observation with artistic flair, this painting offers a glimpse into the
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Parrot Portrait: Vibrant Exotic Bird Art"
Located in Southall, GB
fascination with exotic wildlife during the 19th century, this painting combines scientific observation with
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Bird Illustration: Timeless Avian Art
Located in Southall, GB
reflects a deep appreciation for both natural beauty and scientific accuracy. The painting combines vibrant
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"Large 19th-Century Armadillo Portrait: Detailed Wildlife Art"
Located in Southall, GB
history, this painting offers a striking and comprehensive view of the armadillo, celebrating its role in
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Cat Portrait: Graceful Feline Art"
Located in Southall, GB
. This painting blends realism with a touch of warmth, showcasing the unique personality and allure of
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Penguin Study: Rare Antarctic Artwork"
Located in Southall, GB
. Reflecting the era’s curiosity about exotic wildlife and distant lands, this painting combines scientific
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Bird Portrait: Graceful Ornithological Art
Located in Southall, GB
era's fascination with nature and ornithology, this painting combines scientific observation with
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Bird Study: Masterful Ornithological Artwork"
Located in Southall, GB
sensibility. An ideal piece for collectors and admirers of natural history, this painting offers a timeless
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Bird Illustration: Elegant Avian Artwork"
Located in Southall, GB
artistic elegance. A perfect piece for collectors and bird enthusiasts, this painting offers a timeless
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Red Bird Portrait: Striking Ornithological Art"
Located in Southall, GB
This striking 19th-century painting of a red bird captures the vivid beauty and elegance of its
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Bird Portrait: Exquisite Ornithological Illustration"
Located in Southall, GB
scientific observation with artistic elegance, this painting embodies the fascination with ornithology that
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Pig Portrait: Charming Farm Animal Art"
Located in Southall, GB
individuality to the piece. Reflecting the era's appreciation for rural life and nature, this painting combines
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Tiger Portrait: Majestic Wildlife Art"
Located in Southall, GB
. Reflecting the period’s fascination with exotic wildlife, this painting blends scientific observation with
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Portraits: Set of Four
Located in Southall, GB
character of each subject. Meticulously detailed and vibrantly colored, these paintings showcase the
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Hand-Painted Animal Quartet: Lion, Pig, Dog, and Monkey
Located in Southall, GB
. The paintings reflect the era’s fascination with both wild and domestic creatures, blending naturalism
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Hand-Painted Aquatic Collection, Fish Illustrations
Located in Southall, GB
these marine creatures. The artistry and precision in these paintings reflect the fascination with
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted Framed on Silk
Located in Topeka, KS
job on the Emperor’s portrait, would you??!! NO THANKS!! LOL… This incredible painting is elegantly
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Glass Painting

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Silk, Glass, Wood

An Italian Eglomise Painted Glass Top and painted/Gilt wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
oval reserve depicting a softly rendered sky scene, executed in reverse glass painting technique
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Japanese Meiji Chikanobu Toyohara Framed Woodblock Print with Archery Tournament
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Yonkers, NY
woodblock print is set inside a carved wooden frame and secured under glass. Our eye is immediately drawn to
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Glass Painting

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Wood, Paper, Glass

Late Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk Fabric with Bird in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
textile tradition. Encased within a custom black frame and protected under glass, the fabric's vivacious
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

"19th-Century Snake Illustration: Captivating Herpetological Art"
Located in Southall, GB
This captivating 19th-century snake illustration showcases the elegance and intricate details of its serpentine subject. The artist’s precise rendering captures the snake’s sinuous f...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Large Bug Illustration: Intricate Entomological Art"
Located in Southall, GB
This intricate 19th-century illustration of a large bug showcases the remarkable detail and artistry characteristic of entomological studies of the era. The artist’s precise renderin...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

"19th-Century Insect Illustration: Detailed Entomological Art"
Located in Southall, GB
This detailed 19th-century insect illustration showcases the intricate beauty and complexity of its subject with remarkable precision. The artist’s fine brushwork and vibrant colors ...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Butterfly Illustration: Elegant Entomological Art
Located in Southall, GB
This elegant 19th-century butterfly illustration captures the delicate beauty and intricate patterns of these winged wonders. The artist’s skillful use of color and detail brings the...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th-Century Insect Illustration: Detailed Entomological Art
Located in Southall, GB
This 19th-century insect illustration showcases the intricate beauty and complexity of its subject with extraordinary detail. The artist’s precise rendering captures every nuance, fr...
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19th Century English Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

19th Century Indo-Persian Miniatures of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair (they are different sizes) of finely painted 19th century Indo-Persian portrait miniatures in their original gold leaf frames which appear to never have been opened. The Portr...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
and 49 cm deep The glass windows were once painted from the inside (glass-painting) 19th century
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18th Century Indian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood

A Very Good Tibetan Thangka Depicting Buddha Nagaraja, 19th Century or Earlier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
archival materials and fronted by a glass panel, set within a custom made brushed gilt metal frame. Sight
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Other

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P3
Located in Norton, MA
believed to house the spirits of the deceased. This large 19th-century hand painting depicts a court
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Large 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portrait, #Ric.P2
Located in Norton, MA
believed to house the spirits of the deceased. This large 19th-century hand painting depicts a court
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Silk

Large Pair of 19th Century Chinese Framed Ancestor Portraits
Located in Norton, MA
deceased. This pair of Large 19th-century hand paintings depicts a court official and a high-ranking woman
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

19thC Circa 1840 Watercolour Gouache Chinese Guangdong School The Lotus Harvest
Located in Lowestoft, GB
19th Century Chinese Export Rice Paper Picture Watercolour and gouache studies on rice paper of harvesting lotus flowers, two panels mounted together, bright bold colours, each panel...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paper

Pair of European Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Allegorical scenes with ebonized frames.
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1790s European Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Regency Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror Eglomisé Panel Trumeau
Located in Cheltenham, GB
visible through the flaking of the reverse glass painting.
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Glass Painting

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Mirror, Giltwood

Period Italian Signed Grand Tour Watercolor
Located in Roma, IT
painting is also protected by glass Our company has been present on this platform for many years, with
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Early 20th Century Italian School Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper, Watercolor

Early 19th Century English Victorian silhouette portrait
Located in Harkstead, GB
highly skilled exponent of painting profiles on the underside of convex glass - a particularly difficult
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Early 19th Century English School Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Watercolor

Italian Renaissance Stained Glass Design Print from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-century chromolithograph captures the essence of Italian Renaissance glass painting, drawn from
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1880s Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Paper

A Fine Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman" within a Pine Frame
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in LA, CA
on Paper within a pine frame and protective glass, circa 1930. Signed: ‘De Erdely’ (lower right
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Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pencil, Paper

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Antique Glass Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique glass painting you’re looking for. Each antique glass painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and paper. Your living room may not be complete without an antique glass painting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique glass painting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique glass painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Coalport Porcelain and Bloor Derby are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Glass Painting?

Prices for an antique glass painting start at $50 and top out at $311,311 with the average selling for $2,200.
Questions About Antique Glass Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.