Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Blue Art Glass

Murano Blue Ashtray

Large Decorative Ball

Per Lutken For Holmegaard Signed

Holmegaard Glass Per Lutken 1960

Silver And Blue Bowl

Glass Ball Object

Otto Brauer For Holmegaard

Lasi Finland

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Reeded Glass

Tall Peacock Blue Empoli Glass Vase, Attributed to Rossini, Italy, 1960s

$383 Sale Price

30% Off

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bullicante Centerpiece 1960s This exceptional Italian art glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

$4,153

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Set of six Murano glass tumbler glasses made A Canne, in a great combination of hues of blue and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto hues of blue and red, Signed

$474 / set

Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six royal blue and gold handblown Moorish glasses. Use them for Moroccan tea, or any hot or

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses

$140 / set

Chase Set of 4 Blue Glasses in Chrome Holders

By Chase and Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Art Deo drinking/cocktail blue glasses in chrome stands. C. 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Chase Set of 4 Blue Glasses in Chrome Holders

$195 / set

Art Deco Skyscraper Style "Blue Moon" Cocktail Glasses in Chrome by Chase

Located in New York, NY

This stunning set of twelve Art Deco cocktail glasses were realized in the United States circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Skyscraper Style "Blue Moon" Cocktail Glasses in Chrome by Chase

$1,245 / set

Art Nouveau Silver Lidded Bowl With Blue Glass Insert, J.Bannert, Vienna, c 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

truncated cone shape in the centre, with moulded leaves and fruit as handles. Matching blue glass insert

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Lidded Bowl With Blue Glass Insert, J.Bannert, Vienna, c 1900

$2,242

M.V.M Cappellin Murano Glass Vase Model No. 5383 in Blue, Italy, 1920s

By MVM Cappelin

Located in Milan, IT

M.V.M Cappellin Murano glass vase Model No. 5383 in blue, Italy, 1920s Signed MVM Cappellin Murano.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

M.V.M Cappellin Murano Glass Vase Model No. 5383 in Blue, Italy, 1920s

$4,746

Art Czech Glass Pitcher, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1930s

By Novy Bor Glassworks

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Re-polished Good Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Art Czech Glass Pitcher, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1930s

$379

Pallme Koenig Blue, Pink and Ivory Iridised Glass Vase c1899

By Pallme König

Located in Worcester Park, GB

and vibrant blue dots to the base, hand tooled, it has a round base a narrowing waist and a carefully

Category

Antique 1890s Czech Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pallme Koenig Blue, Pink and Ivory Iridised Glass Vase c1899

$657

Flavio Poli for Seguso Signed Large 18" Centerpiece Art Glass Mid Century Modern

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Scale Scavo or Corroso Technique Centerpiece Bowl, made by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1950s. Hand signed underneath. It measures an impressive 18" diameter x 5" height.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Signed Large 18" Centerpiece Art Glass Mid Century Modern

$1,850

Blue Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy

By Alberto Donà

Located in Villaverla, IT

Blue vintage Murano glass centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy. This superb Venetian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy

$1,424

Fenton Blue Carnival Glass Panther Design Dish

By Fenton Art Glass Company 1

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A nice quality American Fenton blue carnival glass dish molded in the Panther design and dating

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Fenton Blue Carnival Glass Panther Design Dish

$328

Le Verre Français Figues Collection Yellow and Blue Cameo Glass Flower Vase

By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais

Located in Mexico City, MX

A rara ca. 1920 yellow and blue acid etched cameo glass flower vase by Charles Schneider for Le

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Le Verre Français Figues Collection Yellow and Blue Cameo Glass Flower Vase

$3,500 / item

Coral Bowl in Aqua, Blue Clear Glass Sculptural Centrepiece by Wayne Charmer

Located in London, GB

Charmer. For Wayne Charmer, the fascination of glass is to exploit its translucent and reflective

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Coral Bowl in Aqua, Blue Clear Glass Sculptural Centrepiece by Wayne Charmer

$3,423

Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage light blue, silver and gold Murano glass decorative bowl, vide-poche or cigar ashtray by

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl

$495

1970 s Pair Scandinavian Wall Sconces Metal and Blue Glass

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces metal and blue glass 1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1970 s Pair Scandinavian Wall Sconces Metal and Blue Glass

$198 / set

Aqua Opalescent Splatterware Art Glass Juice Pitcher with Ruffled Rim 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Aqua & Opalescent Splatterware Art Glass Juice Pitcher with Ruffled Rim 20thC Measures- 8.25"H x

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Aqua Opalescent Splatterware Art Glass Juice Pitcher with Ruffled Rim 20thC

$280 Sale Price

20% Off

Aino Aalto for Iittala, Four Bowls in Blue-Green Art Glass, Finnish Design

Located in København, Copenhagen

Aino Aalto for Iittala. Four bowls in blue-green art glass. Finnish design, 21st century. Measures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Aino Aalto for Iittala, Four Bowls in Blue-Green Art Glass, Finnish Design

$400 / set

Hand Blown Dimple Design Handled Stylish Art Glass Jug

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual hand blown art glass handled jug with a dimple design body in opaque green glass with

Category

20th Century Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Dimple Design Handled Stylish Art Glass Jug

$267

Correia Art Glass Large Hand Etched Decorative Plate, Signed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Correia Art Glass large 15" hand etched decorative art emerald green glass featuring a tropical

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Correia Art Glass Large Hand Etched Decorative Plate, Signed

$1,638 Sale Price

25% Off

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl, Interior Light Blue Bullecante and Fume, 1950s

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Murano glass Sommerso bowl, interior light blue bullecante and fume, 1950s Dimensions: 15 x 15 x

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl, Interior Light Blue Bullecante and Fume, 1950s

$490

Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c. In perfect condition. Measures: 17 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c.

$400 / set

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Handcrafted Blue Swirl set of 4

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Handcrafted Blue Swirl set of 4. Each of these glasses are handcrafted

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Handcrafted Blue Swirl set of 4

$125 / set

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker with Classic Recipes

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker with Classic Recipes for Bronx, Martini, Alexander, Sidecar

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail Shaker with Classic Recipes

$450

Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

$1,892

ca. 1970s Johan Wilhelm Johansson(1887-1977) design Art Glass bowl for Hadeland

By Hadeland

Located in Skien, NO

Norwegian Mid-century modern design art glass by Johan Wilhelm Johansson (1887 - 1977) for Hadeland

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

ca. 1970s Johan Wilhelm Johansson(1887-1977) design Art Glass bowl for Hadeland

$784 Sale Price

20% Off

Val St. Lambert Art Deco Handblown Two-Color Cobalt Blue Cut to Topaz Vase

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What sets this hand blown crystal Val St. Lambert vase apart is that it is two-color; cobalt blue

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Val St. Lambert Art Deco Handblown Two-Color Cobalt Blue Cut to Topaz Vase

$3,200

Rare Rene Lalique Blue Stained Glass Peches Menu Holder Signed c 1924

By René Lalique

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A rare original blue and green stain clear glass Rene Lalique signed Peches Menu Holder (peaches

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Rene Lalique Blue Stained Glass Peches Menu Holder Signed c 1924

$629

Murano Art Glass Bowl Black Shell, Metals and Bright Colors, Attributed to AVEM

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Dino Martens

Located in Verviers, BE

Stylish Murano art glass bowl attributed to AVEM and made in the 1960s. Distinctive black casing on

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl Black Shell, Metals and Bright Colors, Attributed to AVEM

$344

Murano Blue Glass Decanter Set with Sterling Silver San Giorgio Overlay – Italy

Located in Bochum, NRW

A fine vintage Venetian, Murano blue glass liquor decanter with stopper and six matching shot

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blue Glass Decanter Set with Sterling Silver San Giorgio Overlay – Italy

$450 / set

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher

By Cenedese

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handblown glass pitcher with swirling teal, white, and amber coloration, flared spout, and applied

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher

$950

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Basket w/ Copper Aventurine - Italy - Circa 1950 s

Located in Chatham, ON

Mid Century Murano art glass basket - featuring copper aventurine canes and blue glass with a clear

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Basket w/ Copper Aventurine - Italy - Circa 1950 s

$400

Moroccan Water Jug – Blue

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Moroccan Water Jug – Blue Moroccan Water Jug – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Moroccan Water Jug – Blue

$75 / item

Mid-Century Briard Peacock Blue Pageant Glass Tray, 1964

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Pageant Fruit collection, a Peacock Blue glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Briard Peacock Blue Pageant Glass Tray, 1964

$385

Set of Seven Art Glass Decanters by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s

By Holmgaard

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Set of Seven Art Glass Decanters by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of the individual

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Seven Art Glass Decanters by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s

$680 Sale Price

20% Off

Large French Emile Galle Cameo Glass Blue Mountain and Lake Landscape Vase c1925

By Émile Gallé

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Exceptional large Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo 'blue mountain' landscape vase. The tall vase is in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Large French Emile Galle Cameo Glass Blue Mountain and Lake Landscape Vase c1925

$8,557

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian blue chalice with Murano glass and 24-carat gold, 1980s. This elegant Venetian chalice was

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy

$1,127

Maurice Heaton 3pcs Art glass Large centerpiece and bowls

By Maurice Heaton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice set of Centerpiece and bowl plus side dish in some kind of square shape. All pieces signed MH , for the well known Swiss/American artist Maurice Heaton and larges charger is 16...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Maurice Heaton 3pcs Art glass Large centerpiece and bowls

$700

gorgeous BUBBLE ART GLASS Trio by „Heinz“ Löffelhardt late 1960s Set of 3 Vases

By Heinrich Loffelhardt

Located in Landshut, BY

As a collector of artful glass I´d like to present one of my favourite late 1960s Bohemian Wood

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

gorgeous BUBBLE ART GLASS Trio by „Heinz“ Löffelhardt late 1960s Set of 3 Vases

$759 / set

Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Cream and Sugar Set, Gullaskruf, 1950s

By Gullaskruf, Arthur Percy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Swedish midcentury modern light blue glass milk and sugar set. Delicate sky blue tinted textured

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Cream and Sugar Set, Gullaskruf, 1950s

$356 Sale Price / set

25% Off

Original blue glass ashtray by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1962

By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Wonderful heavy glass ashtray designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard in Denmark in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Original blue glass ashtray by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1962

$439

Italian Red Blue Murano Glass Bowls, Italy, 1950s

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

DM for details and worldwide shipping! What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Red Blue Murano Glass Bowls, Italy, 1950s

$1,280 / set

Vintage Murano Sculpture in Sommerso Clear, Blue and Purple Glass , Table Decor

Located in Milano, IT

, Tables Big, heavy and outstanding Murano sculpture in blue and violet Sommerso glass. Fluid and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Sculpture in Sommerso Clear, Blue and Purple Glass , Table Decor

$787 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Modern Signed Blue Cased Glass Pitcher. Orrefors Circa 1960

By Orrefors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A tall and striking art glass vase by Orrefors, fully hall marked. Cased in a vibrant shade of blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Signed Blue Cased Glass Pitcher. Orrefors Circa 1960

$350

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous big blue, pink and green centerpiece by Linea Arte Murano in Murano glass. Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art

$312 Sale Price

35% Off

1960s Murano Art Glass Blue Satin Bull Figure Sculpture

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Murano art glass bull figure sculpture Light blue tones, satin finish, yellow eyes. No signature

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Murano Art Glass Blue Satin Bull Figure Sculpture

$950

Rare Blue Cased Over White Signed Durand Glass Elephant Foot Vase c 1924

By Durand

Located in Worcester Park, GB

base American Art Nouveau glass began its rise in popularity in the 1890s. Manufactured for a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Blue Cased Over White Signed Durand Glass Elephant Foot Vase c 1924

$3,765

Antique art deco cobalt blue ash tray with metal detail, circa 1930s

Located in Houston, TX

Antique art deco cobalt blue ash tray with metal detail, circa 1930s. In very good condition. 1.5

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Antique art deco cobalt blue ash tray with metal detail, circa 1930s

$225

Mid-Century Modern Blue Round Ceramic Vase by Troika, England, 1960s

By Troika Art Pottery

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern blue round ceramic vase by Troika, England, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Blue Round Ceramic Vase by Troika, England, 1960s

$1,008

Blue Depression Champagne Glasses in the Aunt Polly Pattern - Set of 3

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of three bright blue faceted antique depression glass champagne coupe glasses. A wonderful

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Blue Depression Champagne Glasses in the Aunt Polly Pattern - Set of 3

$150 / set

Vintage Triple Cased Glass Bitters Bottle, Clear Over Blue Over White

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th century bitters bottle of triple cased glass having clear over blue over white of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Triple Cased Glass Bitters Bottle, Clear Over Blue Over White

$350

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein with Cobalt Blue Glass Adornments

Located in Louisville, KY

blue glass jewels placed into the ornately detailed pewter lid. This piece was made with the rings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Barware

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein with Cobalt Blue Glass Adornments

$785

Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s

By Monica Bratt, Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful turbine driven; blue glass vases was made in Sweden at Reijmyre. Designed by Monica

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s

$2,373 / set

Mid-Century Pale Blue Glass Bottle Vase by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Sweden

By Gullaskruf, Arthur Percy

Located in Glasgow, GB

Glasbruk in the 1950s. Hand-blown in pale blue art glass, the vase features a distinct modernist form—a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Pale Blue Glass Bottle Vase by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Sweden

$383 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage milk jug. A Scandinavian, art glass pitcher or serving ewer, dating to the mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century

$864

Art Glass Antique Blue Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable

By sicis

Located in London, GB

A combination of special techniques and process has created glass sheets that capture the timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Antique Blue Decorative Panel for Multiple Uses Dimension Customizable

$5,257 / item

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Blue Art Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of blue art glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of blue art glass was constructed with great care. There are 2484 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of blue art glass you’re looking for, while we also have 223 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of blue art glass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of blue art glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of blue art glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique, Venini and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Blue Art Glass?

A piece of blue art glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,199, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $84,523.

Questions About Blue Art Glass

Why is Bristol glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Sommerso art glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is MCM art glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
What does glass mean in art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What is the art of making glass called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.