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Rembrandt Open Rib Vase Form Brass Table Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
round disc bases with switch and black lacquered disc cap. Original milk glass diffusers on large brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Ceiling Lamp Model 288 by Bruno Gatta, Italy 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
is for a very nice modernist shaped ceiling pendant lamp with a black lacquered aluminium shade, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in Esperance, NY
1950s Mid-Century Modern atomic saucer desk lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Brass Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
This unique very first UFO style chandelier by Franta Anyz looks like from Jules Verne book. Two indirect lights could be switched separately. Polished. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1911 Pair of Exterior Cast Iron Light Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice clean pair of gothic cast iron sconces salvaged from an old church in Seattle. Building was built in 1911. Lights are rewired and csa approved ... mounting plates are in ...
Category

Vintage 1910s American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Rare and Important Early Train Car Hanging Light Fixture
By Helios Electrical Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
"Mega rare pre 1905 Helios Electric Co brass train car hanging light fixture." If you are a collector of lighting then you already know just how rare this lamp is. In all the years ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Mod Umanoff Pendant Chandelier
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Cordova, SC
Fun and Funky Arthur Umanoff black metal pendant light with a white globe. This piece is ready to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps Drukov, Space Age, 1970s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - marked - nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Standard Floor Lamp Bruno Gatta, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
milk glass shade with brass fittings. The lamp is in very good condition and gives very nice warm light
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Copper Stilnovo Pendants, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury pendants by Stilnovo with copper framing, black lacquered accents and milk glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

French 70s Deco Revival Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
milk glass shades. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

early 1900 s Masonic lodge mechanical reading room floor lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
milk glass shade. Provenance, from Masonic lodge reading room in Cleveland, OH. Not marked or signed
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Floor Lamps

French 50s Modernist Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
white milk glass shades. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Heron Lamp, France, circa1930, Signed Limousin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
black onyx marble base, milk glass spherical lamp shade. Measures: Approximately 8.6 x 3.6 x 9.2 inches.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Pair White Crackle Glaze Ceramic Cylindrical Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
round beveled edge wood plinths. Brass stems connect to black lacquered cups and original milk glass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Solid oak with original black lacquered mahogany. Original milk glass shade. Rewired with original
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Stunning Stiffel Brass Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
black patinated. Stem rises to milk glass diffusers. Three-way sockets. Just add your shades
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Imperial Glass Co. Slag Purple and Milk Glass Rooster Covered Dish
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made of a mixture of purple and milky white glass known as Slag, a covered dish with a Rooster lid
Category

Vintage 1960s American American Classical Glass

Materials

Slag Glass

Carlo Moretti Murano Turquoise Milk Glass Decanters with Black Spade Tops
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
& son Murano glass making studio Carlo Moretti, circa 1970. It features rounded subtly bowed fronts and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Milk Glass Egg with Nest
Located in New York, NY
Milk glass egg with nest. Antique Victorian milk glass egg be-ribboned and sitting in a period nest
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Milk Glass

Late 18th Century Terre De Namur Core Piece, Coffee Tee Milk, Belgium
Located in Vienna, AT
3-part core piece consisting of coffee pot, teapot and milk jug made of Terre de Namur ceramics
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Milk Pitcher Jug with Ornate Chased Design - 1863
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificently decorated antique solid silver Victorian milk pitcher
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vistosi Style Black and White Swirl Milk Glass Pendant
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century design. The double-cone milk glass shade is accented with a graphic black circular line pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

French Sunburst Flower Light Fixture , Black Iron, Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
layer of leaves surrounding the central milk glass shade. It has a beautiful design in transition from
Category

20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Silver Plated Arts Crafts CG Co Milk Serving Rattan Handle Jug
Located in London, England
An antique 1920s silver-plated milk jug from the Arts and Crafts era with a rattan two-toned brown
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cylinder Milk Glass Sconce with Black Bakelite Base and Pull String Switch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black cylinder wall sconce with angled bakelite base, milk glass shade and pull string switch. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Unique 1800s Milk Glass Panelled Oil Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
including the milk glass. We found this elegant example in London.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Pair of Ribbed Milk Glass Table Lamps with Portico Black Marble Plinths C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of ribbed milk glass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Black Portico marble
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Westwood Studios Hourglass Floor Lamp in Black Iron, Maple with Milk Glass
By Russel Wright, Westwood Lamps
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Black enamel cone cap and neck. With inner White Glass Shade and Russel Wright style wooden knob. Fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Milk Glass Pendant w/ Black Etched Details
Located in New York, NY
pendant is composed of white milk glass with chrome fittings throughout. With its beautiful attention to
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Vintage Industrial Enamel Milk Glass Ceiling Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
black enamel lamp shade and a milk glass cylinder to protect the bulb. The lamp can be used as a ceiling
Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Enamel

1880s Victorian Farmhouse Work Shop White Milk Glass Table Kitchen Worktable
Located in Hyattsville, MD
original vitrolite (milk glass slab top). Perhaps used as a Bakers' prepping desk worktable. H 30.38 in. x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Milk Glass

Danish Designer, Modernist Chandelier, Brass, Milk Glass, Lacquered Metal, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A chandellier, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s-1960s. Features it's original milk glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Vintage Opaline Milk Glass Brass Table Lamps with Fabric Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of sublimely elegant tall vintage opaline milk glass table lamps with brass accents, single
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Industrial Spring Arm Floor Task Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steel arm and milk glass diffuser. Base is 12" diameter.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Unique Milk Glass and Cast Iron Lamp
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
heater. We've been collecting glass for years and found a large 18 inch diameter milk glass shade in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

French Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Copper Metal and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Leafed Pendant Ceiling Light with Milk Glass Globe Outstanding French sunburst pendant in
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Milk Glass, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights / sconces in brass, milk glass, and black-lacquered metal designed and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sunburst Flower Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Metal with Milk Glass Globe, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Gilt Iron Flower Sunburst Pendant Light with Milk Glass Globe Lampshade
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron

Impressive Copper, Porcelain and Milk Glass Street Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
original acorn milk glass dome make this impressive lamp a real standout. It has a 20 inch diameter shade
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

1950s Round Black Wrought Iron and White Milk Glass Tripod Occasional Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century California Modern White Vitrolite and Black Wrought Iron Tripod Table. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wall Sconce Lamp Light Swing Out Steel Milk Glass Shade with Edison Bulb
Located in Oakville, CT
milk glass shade and Edison bulb. Overall length measures 47", bracket height measures 29"
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Laurel Lamp Co. Slate and Leather Column Table Lamp with Milk Glass Shade, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Laurel Lamp Company Black Slate, Brown Leather, Chrome and Milk Glass Shade Table Lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Chrome

Three Light Milk Glass Black Caged Flush Mount by Eglo, Vintage, Austria, 1980s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Austrian modern wall light, with metal caged milk glass and mounted on white lacquered
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Run Set Large Antique Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light Lamps
Located in Sale, GB
predominantly French, although it was inspired by Venetian Milk Glass, and White Glass produced in Bristol. The
Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

All Original Milk Glass and Iron Swivel Stool Industrial Factory Table
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
spot. This is the original with the iron and wood chair backs and a one inch thick milk glass tabletop
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Geometric Wall Sconces with Milk Glass Cylinder Shade
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of substantial French cast iron wall sconces, shown with white glass cylinder shade, but a
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Italian Black and White Glass 1950s Model 1135 Stilnovo Pendant
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
made from a cylindrical black lacquered metal shade holder, and a shaped white opaline glass shade. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Bent Karlby Opaline Glass Black Roof Danish Modern Pendant, 1950s
By Bent Karlby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Danish midcentury modern lighting design. Soft opaline glass on delicate brass mount with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique c. 1880 Brass Toned Hotel Front Desk Call Bell w/ Milk Glass Like Base
Located in Seattle, WA
c. 1880 Brass Hotel Front Desk Call Bell w/ Milk Glass Base - Antique Victorian Service Bell Step
Category

Antique 1880s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Pendant Chandelier Lamp Black Opal Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
black lacquered aluminum hat and a 6.5" opaline glass ball each. These will look wonderful over a dining
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Stilnovo Chandeliers 1 of 2 Black Opal Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
a beautiful diffuse lighting due to the opaline glass. Both are good condition, some little wear to
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Large Raak Outdoor Lanterns or Wall Lights Opaline Glass on Black Frames
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
Rare large Outdoor Lanterns, wall lamps with opaline glass shades hold by a black metal frame., by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Classic French Baker’s Rack with Glass Shelving
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a spectacularly stylish French wrought iron and brass baker’s rack with milk glass shelving
Category

20th Century French Other Shelves

Materials

Iron

Bruno Gatta Black Metal and Opaline Glass Chandelier Light for Stilnovo, Italy
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in The Hague, NL
. This lamp has three black lacquered metal shades with milk glass opaline glass diffuser shades, which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
; includes milk glass diffuser shade. Very good vintage condition, with presence of age appropriate wear and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black and Bronze Murano Dish with Colorful Swirles
Located in New York, NY
Black and Bronze Murano Dish with Colorful Swirles
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold

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Black Milk Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of black milk glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, milk glass and metal, every piece of black milk glass was constructed with great care. Find 164 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of black milk glass now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of black milk glass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of black milk glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Stilnovo, Venini and Kamenicky Senov each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of black milk glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Milk Glass?

A piece of black milk glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $41,882.
Questions About Black Milk Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if your glass is black amethyst is to hold it up to the light. Black amethyst will appear black until light hits it, and then it will appear as dark purple. You’ll find a large collection of amethysts from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.