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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Chalice with Blue Decoration by Artistica Barovier, 1920 s Italy

$4,779

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

$1,760 Sale Price

20% Off

Olle Alberius for Orrefors Cloud Ariel Vase in Vibrant Blue Colors

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Gallery 1986. The blue color is very vibrant and shows very well as a very high end accent piece. Olle

Category

Vintage 1980s Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Olle Alberius for Orrefors Cloud Ariel Vase in Vibrant Blue Colors

$1,500 Sale Price

25% Off

Eight Murano Stackable Glass Vases for Venini

By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Eight stackable glass vases attributed to Timo Sarpaneva for Venini. Each glass vase measures about

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Eight Murano Stackable Glass Vases for Venini

$3,900 / set

Signed Glass Statuette of a Small Deer by Cesari c1920

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Worcester Park, GB

standing on a rectangular base and stylised in a strong Art Deco form. The animal is most probably a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Glass Statuette of a Small Deer by Cesari c1920

$491

20th Century Art Deco Decanter Set/ Liquor Set With 5 Shot Glasses, CZ ca. 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolutely outstanding 20th century Art Deco glass decanter set/ liquor set of six from the early

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

20th Century Art Deco Decanter Set/ Liquor Set With 5 Shot Glasses, CZ ca. 1920

$1,100 / set

Just Andersen. Salt cellar in pewter. Insert in blue glass. Approx. 1940

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen. Salt cellar in pewter. Insert in blue glass. Approximately from the 1940s. Model

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Just Andersen. Salt cellar in pewter. Insert in blue glass. Approx. 1940

$200

Robin’s egg Blue Tea Set by Robj, Art Deco, 20th Century

By Villeroy Boch, ROBJ

Located in Lisbon, PT

A tête à tête tea set in Robin’s-egg blue, each stamped Import de/ Robj / Paris / Luxembourg. Red

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware

Robin’s egg Blue Tea Set by Robj, Art Deco, 20th Century

$1,778 Sale Price

24% Off

Murano Ashtray or Bowl, Flavio Poli Submerged Glass Amber Blue, Italy, 1960

By Flavio Poli

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent bowl or ashtray in Murano glass blue with amber shades. This fantastic item was

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Ashtray or Bowl, Flavio Poli Submerged Glass Amber Blue, Italy, 1960

$923

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Malines Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Malines' vase. Pattern features fern fronds, climbing up the sides

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Malines Vase

$2,094

Abstracted Land Grey Sky over Winter Blue, a cut glass artwork by Kate Jones

By Kate Jones

Located in London, GB

'Abstracted Land Grey Sky over Winter Blue' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Abstracted Land Grey Sky over Winter Blue, a cut glass artwork by Kate Jones

$5,121

Pair Antique Roseville Art Pottery Floral Embossed Vases with Mottled Blue Glaze

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Antique Roseville Art Pottery Floral Embossed Vases with Mottled Blue Glaze Overall - 21 3/4"h

Category

Early 20th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Roseville Art Pottery Floral Embossed Vases with Mottled Blue Glaze

$1,440 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Set of 6 Deep Blue Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses and Decanter, 1940, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, set of 6 high-end glasses and 1 carafe in deep blue double- layered crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Deep Blue Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses and Decanter, 1940, France

$4,026 / set

Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair

By Barbour Silver Co., Towle Silversmiths, Gorham, Odiot, Sheffield

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

, Napoleonic Material sterling Silver with cobalt blue glass liners Fully hand made openwork body with husk

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair

$4,441

Art Deco Chase USA Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup, Powder-Coated Blue

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

warm shade of blue. Great addition to any bar. This piece gages in ounces, 2 oz, 1.5oz, 1 oz and 3/4

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chase USA Barware Alcohol Measuring Cup, Powder-Coated Blue

$140 Sale Price

20% Off

Vase Sign: Degué, 1926, Style: Art Deco

By Degué

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

capacities in the glass industry. In 1926 he founded a new factory, which he called "Verrerie D'Art Degue

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Degué, 1926, Style: Art Deco

$12,500

Whiskey Crystal Glasses Tumbler Baccarat Style Blue and Red Cut 1970s

By Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1970 Whiskey Glasses Tumbler Baccarat Style Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red Cut Crystal Set of 3

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Whiskey Crystal Glasses Tumbler Baccarat Style Blue and Red Cut 1970s

$395 / set

Charles Brannam Art Pottery Blue Streak Glazed Handled Jug

By Charles Brannam

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish Barnstaple, Devon art pottery streak glazed jug by Charles Brannam and dating from

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Charles Brannam Art Pottery Blue Streak Glazed Handled Jug

$525

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s

Located in Villaverla, IT

excellent vintage condition and would make a magnificent addition to any collection of fine art glass. Its

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s

$1,776

Edmond Lachenal French Art Nouveau Turquoise Blue Glazed Pottery Charger Plate

By Edmond Lachenal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Edmond Lachenal (1855 – 1948, France) French Art Nouveau Turquoise Blue Glazed Pottery 14

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Edmond Lachenal French Art Nouveau Turquoise Blue Glazed Pottery Charger Plate

$1,350

Colorful Murano Sculptural Vase by Alfredo Barbini, Red, Yellow, Blue

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Milano, IT

composed of a transparent glass container that fades to blue on the base and contains 2 mobile cylinders

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Colorful Murano Sculptural Vase by Alfredo Barbini, Red, Yellow, Blue

$1,136 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage Contemporary Blue Beaker Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a striking vintage contemporary teal blue glass beaker pitcher, a piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Contemporary Blue Beaker Pitcher

$125

Blue art deco 1940 ceramic pitcher by Marius Bernon La Borne decorative art

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Marius Bernon Art deco stoneware ceramic pitcher realised in la Borne Circa 1940 Blue stoneware

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Blue art deco 1940 ceramic pitcher by Marius Bernon La Borne decorative art

$1,172

1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard

By Michael Bang, Holmegaard

Located in Knebel, DK

Danish Vase / candle holder in white, black and blue art glass by Michael Bang produced by

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard

$455

Set of 8 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade Art Glass, Aperitif, Liqueur

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

by hand in Italy, showcasing traditional glassblowing craftsmanship Fascinating blue coloured art

Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of 8 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade Art Glass, Aperitif, Liqueur

$1,640 / set

Vintage Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco blue glass cocktail shaker by Hazel-Atlas from the Sportsman Series and decorated in white

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Blue Glass Cocktail Shaker with White Tropical Fish

$395

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Blue Enamel Vertical Lines Chrome Lid

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco cocktail shaker with pairs of wide blue enamel vertical lines between pairs of narrow

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Blue Enamel Vertical Lines Chrome Lid

$395

Wonderful Signed Annieglass Large Ruffle Turquise Blue Blown Glass Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Signed Annieglass Extremely Large Ruffle Turquise Blue Blown Art Glass Handkerchief

Category

20th Century American Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Wonderful Signed Annieglass Large Ruffle Turquise Blue Blown Glass Centerpiece

$1,650

Barovier Hexagonal Serving Tray Blue Murano Glass Mirror-Engraved, Italy 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous hexagonal Art Deco mirror tray in blown Murano glass, engraved mirror and silver. This

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver, Chrome

Barovier Hexagonal Serving Tray Blue Murano Glass Mirror-Engraved, Italy 1940s

$1,006

French glass Meisenthal bluegreen cameo and Martelé vase -Désiré Christian c1890

By Désiré Christian, Meisenthal

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Christian and Miesenthal (see last image) c 1890, in blue and green over clear, selectively Martelé (a

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

French glass Meisenthal bluegreen cameo and Martelé vase -Désiré Christian c1890

$4,916

Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

early 20th century snuff bottle is hand-crafted of blown glass to a flattened, full moon shape, complete

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920

$380

FORGET ME NOT vase light blue with baby pink rim, by Giberto Venezia

By Giberto Venezia

Located in Venezia, IT

blue and finished with a baby pink rim, a detail that evokes the gentle hues of spring blossoms and

Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

FORGET ME NOT vase light blue with baby pink rim, by Giberto Venezia

$2,960

Amelio Cenedese, Set of 36 Glasses Murano, Italy, circa 1950s

By Cenedese

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

A complete ensemble of thirty-six mouth-blown glasses, comprising twelve flutes, twelve wine

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amelio Cenedese, Set of 36 Glasses Murano, Italy, circa 1950s

$5,684 Sale Price / set

25% Off

1970s Teoreme Green and Clear Glass Vase by Salviati, Murano

By Salviati

Located in London, England

Sculptural vase in green and clear glass, with striking angled neck. There is a very small

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Teoreme Green and Clear Glass Vase by Salviati, Murano

$4,370

1960s Italian Art Glass Murano Blue Green Bowl Attributed to Holmegaard MCM

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Sculptural Italian art glass bowl. Blue and green tones. Murano sculptural

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Italian Art Glass Murano Blue Green Bowl Attributed to Holmegaard MCM

$200 Sale Price

20% Off

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, Four Colored "Lorry" Vodka Glasses

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, four colored "Lorry" vodka glasses. Art glass. Swedish design. 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, Four Colored "Lorry" Vodka Glasses

$200 / set

Art Deco Blue White Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker Set by Hazel Atlas

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Nantucket, MA

cocktail glasses. decorated with a band of blue ice above and below white polar bears.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Blue White Polar Bear Cocktail Shaker Set by Hazel Atlas

$750 / set

Three Piece Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Set with Blue Enamel Vertical Lines

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco cocktail shaker set with pairs of wide blue enamel vertical lines between pairs of narrow

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Three Piece Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Set with Blue Enamel Vertical Lines

$450 / set

Edwin Mary Scheier Modern Teal Blue Art Pottery Bowl with Fish Figures

By Edwin and Mary Scheier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Modern Art Pottery bowl. By Edwin and Mary Scheier. Of a circular form with tall straight

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Edwin Mary Scheier Modern Teal Blue Art Pottery Bowl with Fish Figures

$1,350

Bohemian glass decanter - In the style of Moser -Qajar Türkiye Persian Arabian

By Koloman Moser, Bohemia, Bohemia Crystal

Located in Lugo, IT

Bohemian glass decanter. Glass with gold and enamel decorations. It is possible that they were made

Category

Antique 1880s Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Bohemian glass decanter - In the style of Moser -Qajar Türkiye Persian Arabian

$2,605

Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Blue Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art

By Giovanni Minelli

Located in New York, NY

This organic centerpiece is created as a piece of Art by Italian artist and designer. Realised

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Blue Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art

$2,200

Pair of Green and Pink Amorphic Botanical Floral Murano Glass Dishes

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of vintage 1960s emerald green and blush pink Murano glass dishes. The seemingly amorphic

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Green and Pink Amorphic Botanical Floral Murano Glass Dishes

$495 / set

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

art glass paperweight in blue and green Swirl. Paper weight for the sophisticated desk lime green

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s

$195

Ruba Rombic Jade Bowl, Reuben Haley for Consolidated Glass

By Reuben Haley

Located in Sharon, CT

A small Ruba Rombic Bowl in Jade color.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Ruba Rombic Jade Bowl, Reuben Haley for Consolidated Glass

$950

Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Blue Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art

By Giovanni Minelli

Located in New York, NY

This organic centerpiece is created as a piece of Art by Italian artist and designer, GioMinelli

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Centerpieces

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Bespoke Customizable Italian Light Blue Recycled Resin Bowl Centerpiece/Wall Art

$1,100 Sale Price

50% Off

Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue

Located in København, Copenhagen

A pair of English salt cellar with glass inserts in blue of English silver plate. Stamped, circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tableware

Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue

$200 / set

Stunning Murano Art Glass Bowl Catchall Blue and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Stunning Murano Art Glass Bowl Catchall Blue and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s

$360

Silver Set Three Bowls Cobalt Blue Glass Liners Master Bubeniczek Vienna ca.1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Silver set of three oblong bowls / centrepieces with original cobalt blue glass liners. Art Nouveau

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Set Three Bowls Cobalt Blue Glass Liners Master Bubeniczek Vienna ca.1900

$8,053

Smoke Blue Glass Centre Piece Dish by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s

By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda

Located in Barcelona, ES

Smoke blue glass dish / serving platter, designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s. Sits

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Smoke Blue Glass Centre Piece Dish by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s

$805

Carlo Moretti Tall Vase Blue Red

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Miami, FL

A tall Carlo Moretti Art glass vase. Clear with red and blue fluid stripes. Signed and dated.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Carlo Moretti Tall Vase Blue Red

$800

Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

“Kastehelmi” Iittala, Finland. This is a gorgeous glass plate, the color is vibrant Azur blue, combined with

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Finnish art glass design “Kastelhemi" plate by Oiva Toikka for Iittala.

$260

Vintage German Art Collection Glass Plate or Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Art Collection Glass Plate or Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz for Mathildenhütte

Category

20th Century German Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Vintage German Art Collection Glass Plate or Bowl by Hans Jürgen Richartz, 1970s

$235

Urban Modern Blue Adventurine Six Murano Glass Vases, 2024

By Urban Glass

Located in Murano, Venezia

Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which

Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Urban Modern Blue Adventurine Six Murano Glass Vases, 2024

$2,948 / set

Contemporary Italian Blue Pink Yellow Copper Murano Art Glass Mosaic Centerpiece

By Vévé Glass

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative centerpiece realized as a colorful

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold, Copper

Contemporary Italian Blue Pink Yellow Copper Murano Art Glass Mosaic Centerpiece

$1,875

Italian Mid-Century Modern Drink glasses with carafe

Located in Palermo, PA

Enhance your beverage experience with this exquisite collection of six drink glasses with carrafe

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Drink glasses with carafe

$708

Timeless glass sculpture Sail by Giorgio Berlini, Cristal arte 1970 s

By Cristal Arte, Giorgio Berlini

Located in Milano, IT

create true works of art, authentic sculptures obtained from blocks of glass and crystal. The first

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Timeless glass sculpture Sail by Giorgio Berlini, Cristal arte 1970 s

$1,326 Sale Price

20% Off

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

By Arnolfo di Cambio, Sergio Asti

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six stylish color-changing studio glass drinking glasses / shot glasses from the 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

$520 / set

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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

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.
Why is Bristol glass blue?
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.